Lead City University Postgraduate Multidisciplinary Serials

Role of Cybersecurity Education in Promoting Ethical and Responsible Use of Technology for Sustainable Development

Feranmi Emmanuel ADEJUWON, Israel Ohiserenuan OJEAGBASE

Vol. 2023 (2) Year 2023 Pages 163-186 Access Open
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Technology's influence on sustainable development is becoming more and more crucial as it continues to grow at an unparalleled rate. The apparent advantages of technology, however, may be undermined by the variety of cybersecurity threats and moral dilemmas that come along with this rapid advancement. In this regard, promoting the moral and responsible application of technology for sustainable development is a key function of cybersecurity education. The wide-ranging relationship between cybersecurity education and sustainable development is explored in this paper, emphasizing the value of empowering people with the knowledge and abilities needed to successfully navigate the rapidly changing digital environment while ensuring the protection of vital infrastructure, individual data, and societal well-being. The main ideas of cybersecurity education are examined in this study, along with its potential effects on sustainable development and the opportunities and difficulties of incorporating cybersecurity education into current educational institutions. In order to promote a resilient and secure digital future, this paper's main goal is to highlight how crucial it is to invest in concise cybersecurity education.

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Feranmi Emmanuel ADEJUWON

Lead City University, Ibadan
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Israel Ohiserenuan OJEAGBASE

Lead City University, Ibadan
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Feranmi Emmanuel ADEJUWON, Israel Ohiserenuan OJEAGBASE (2023). Role of Cybersecurity Education in Promoting Ethical and Responsible Use of Technology for Sustainable Development. Lead City University Postgraduate Multidisciplinary Serials, 2023(2), pp. 163-186.
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