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Development and Effectiveness Analysis of an Information Security Education Model Using Automated Penetration Testing Tools

  • Journal of Internet of Things and Convergence
  • Abbr : JKIOTS
  • 2025, 11(3), pp.203~209
  • Publisher : The Korea Internet of Things Society
  • Research Area : Engineering > Computer Science > Internet Information Processing
  • Received : April 7, 2025
  • Accepted : June 10, 2025
  • Published : June 30, 2025

Keun-Ho Lee 1

1백석대학교

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ABSTRACT

As the societal demand for cultivating skilled cybersecurity professionals rapidly increases, there is a growing need to strengthen practice-oriented security education. This study proposes a hands-on information security education model utilizing an automated penetration testing tool such as Pentera, and empirically analyzes its effectiveness when applied in a university setting. Designed to address the limitations of conventional security training and systematically enhance the practical competencies required by the industry, the proposed model was tested with undergraduate students majoring in information security at Baekseok University. The effectiveness of the training was evaluated through pre- and post-education surveys, analysis of practical results, and expert assessments. The findings indicate a significant improvement in learners’ security awareness and technical proficiency. Moreover, the model was positively evaluated in terms of its applicability and scalability for real-world industry settings. This study is expected to contribute to the broader adoption of automated security tools in cybersecurity education moving forward.

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