Blue and Red team quiz game to train high school students

In the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity, human factors play a pivotal role in determining system vulnerabilities. This article introduces CyberDuel, a serious game designed to educate high school students on cybersecurity through an interactive card-based gameplay. Drawing inspiration from the inherent human inclination towards play, CyberDuel engages users in defending against cyber threats while fostering awareness and decision-making skills. The game’s design offers a non-threatening environment for users to experiment with cybersecurity scenarios. Through a detailed planning and design process, CyberDuel integrates elements to create an immersive educational experience. A user study employing the GAMEX test demonstrates the game’s effectiveness in enhancing cognitive skills and learning outcomes. CyberDuel represents a promising approach to cybersecurity education, with the possibility of future development and refinement.