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Process-driven visual analysis of cybersecurity capture the flag exercises

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Hands-on training sessions become a standard way to develop and increase knowledge in cybersecurity. As practical cybersecurity exercises are strongly process-oriented with knowledge-intensive processes, process mining techniques and models can help enhance learning analytics tools. The design of our open-source analytical dashboard is backed by guidelines for visualizing multivariate networks complemented with temporal views and clustering. The design aligns with the requirements for post-training analysis of a special subset of cybersecurity exercises — supervised Capture the Flag games. Usability is demonstrated in a case study using trainees’ engagement measurement to reveal potential flaws in training design or organization.

Source: Information Systems

DOI: 10.1016/j.is.2025.102627

Authors: Radek Ošlejšek, Radoslav Chudovský, Martin Macak

Institution: Masaryk University

Language: English

Topic: Online Learning and Analytics

Subfield: Computer Science Applications

Field: Computer Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDG: Quality education

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $3,410