A now open access article has been published, presenting a skills framework developed through a systematic literature review and a two-round Delphi study with professionals, which is designed to enhance the online protection and cybersecurity awareness of children.
Plintz, N., & Ifenthaler, D. (2025). Empowering children online: a holistic skills framework for cybersecurity. Educational Technology Research and Development. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11423-025-10565-z
As a part of the EU Erasmus + funded project Super Cyber Kids, we have devised a skills framework to enhance the protection of children aged between 8 and 13 years in their Internet and online activities. The framework was developed through a systematic literature review, followed by a two-round Delphi study for validation. During this process, we identified N = 40 relevant studies and obtained validation from up to N = 18 professionals in cybersecurity, education, and cybersecurity education during the Delphi study. The resulting framework is presented as a matrix and offers a comprehensive set of skills aligned with the NIST (National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education) cybersecurity framework, specifically tailored to promote cybersecurity awareness among children in this age group.
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11423-025-10565-z
