Cybersecurity Awareness in Undergraduate Engineering Education: A Critical Imperative in the Digital Age
Mohit Tiwari*
Assistant Professor, Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Bharati Vidyapeeth’s College of Engineering, Delhi
*Corresponding Author: Mohit Tiwari, Assistant Professor, Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Bharati Vidyapeeth’s College of Engineering, Delhi.
Published: July 25, 2025
Abstract
In the rapidly evolving digital ecosystem, cybersecurity is no longer a specialist’s concern—it is a fundamental literacy. This short communication underscores the pressing need to embed cybersecurity awareness into the undergraduate engineering curriculum across disciplines. Drawing from academic and industry observations, it outlines the key gaps, proposes integrative strategies, and calls for a pedagogical shift to prepare students for the realities of a hyperconnected world.
Keywords: Cybersecurity education; engineering curriculum; digital literacy; cyber awareness; interdisciplinary training, cyber hygiene
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