Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
for the
Cybersecurity Skills Journal Special Issue on Diversifying the Cybersecurity Workforce
February 17th from 4 pm to 5 pm Eastern Time
Do you have models, data, experiences, or instructional designs that suggest how our nation can succeed in diversifying the cybersecurity workforce? If so, we invite you to consider submitting a paper proposal or draft abstract that conforms to the structured abstract format specified in the Cybersecurity Skills Journal Manuscript Content Guidelines.
In this Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Workshop, members of the Editorial Board will discuss the CSJ's unique constructive process in which large peer reviewer panels assist authors in developing their research towards a scholarly rigorous, practically relevant publication in the Cybersecurity Skills Journal. During this hands-on workshop, you will have the opportunity to ask questions and practice developing a structural abstract from your idea, case experience, presentation, or early manuscript draft. At the end of the workshop, or shortly thereafter, you will be ready to make a submission in response the Special Issue Call for Abstracts.
Submission topics
Sections of CSJ issues are targeted to a specific audience that is primarily interested in practice, research, or education. Some examples of topic areas of interest in these sections are:
Practice Topics
unique challenges encountered by cybersecurity professionals in applying their knowledge, skill, and abilities
case studies or other qualitative analyses demonstrating the application of innovative tactics, techniques and protocols which highlight critical or often overlooked skill requirements for cybersecurity professionals
Research Topics
theoretical/conceptual research with implications for cybersecurity capabilities
original empirical research on effective practices
in-depth, systematic reviews of the research and literature in specific areas of evidence-based practice
research on cybersecurity professional practice and performance requirements
Education Topics
instructional designs, pedagogy, or curricula materials
assessments of cybersecurity knowledge, skill, and ability as defined by published cybersecurity competency taxonomies (e.g., Newhouse, Keith, Scribner & Witt, 2017; Tobey, Gandhi, Watkins & O’Brien, 2018)
practice/challenge lab designs
Facilitators:
Dr. David H. Tobey
Managing Editor
Cybersecurity Skills Journal: Practice and Research
Laurin Buchanan
Principal Investigator
Secure Decisions
Associate Editor, Practice
Dr. Robin Gandhi
Associate Editor, Research
