Authentic Learning of Machine Learning to Ransomware Detection and Prevention

Abstract

The primary goal of the authentic learning provides students with an engaging and motivating learning environment for students with hands-on experiences in solving real-world security problems. Each learning topic consists of pre-lab, lab, and post-lab (Pre/Lab/Post) activities. With an authentic learning approach, we design and develop portable labware on Google CoLab for ML for ransomware detection and prevention so that students can access and practice these hands-on labs anywhere and anytime without time tedious installation and configuration which will help students more focus on learning of concepts and getting more experience for hands-on problem-solving skills.