Game-based Learning Approach to Cybersecurity

The inclusion of practical activities to train critical thinking skills is very relevant in the case of Engineering subjects. In particular, it becomes a key element in the context of cybersecurity, as our case is. Therefore, this paper analyses a gambling experience in a cybersecurity subject within a Computer Engineering degree, in order to assess whether the spaced learning methodology contributes to the improvement of learning. The gamification experience is carried out through a Flag Capture Competition (CTF) among the enrolled students in the course. The use of the platform has also been evaluated in an exploratory way.