Be@CyberPro: A videogame for fostering cybersecurity careers in schools

Goal: The aim of this project is addressing the gender gap cybersecurity industry is facing by pairing with private sector firms and academic institutions and working with schools to foster cybersecurity careers and address the gender gap. Better information about cybersecurity careers could positively impact more young people choosing this path, and female models can motivate girls in cybersecurity education by: (1) through the development of problem-solving skills by means of cybersecurity challenges; (2) using a cyber environment that combines problem- game-, and virtual reality learning methods; (3) based on female positive roles in cyber security careers; (4) giving useful information to schools about cybersecurity industry so they can inform students and their families.