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Authentic Learning Exercise for Kubernetes Misconfigurations: An Experience Report of Student Perceptions
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Authentic Learning Exercise for Kubernetes Misconfigurations: An Experience Report of Student Perceptions

Shazibul Islam Shamim, Fan Wu, Hossain Shahriar, Anthony Skjellum and Akond Rahman
IEEE/ACM International Conference on Software Engineering: Software Engineering Education and Training (Online), pp.292-302
IEEE/ACM International Conference on Software Engineering Education and Training (CSEE&T), 37th (Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, 04/27/2025–05/03/2025)
06/2025
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1109/CSEET66350.2025.00037
Web of Science ID: WOS:001556376200029

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Abstract

authentic learning DevOps devsecops kubernetes misconfiguration security Computer Security Cybersecurity Educational Research
Kubernetes has become a popular tool for automated container orchestration. Despite reported benefits, practitioners report that the secure configuration of Kubernetes is one of the primary challenges among practitioners. Moreover, there is a significant skill shortage of Kubernetes security experts. Understanding misconfigurations in Kubernetes can help practitioners prevent security incidents. We systematically investigate whether authentic learning can help students learn about misconfigurations in Kubernetes. We conduct an authentic learning exercise and collected responses from 295 students. Based on responses from the students, we find (i) students who have little to no experience in cybersecurity, software quality assurance, or static analysis perceived the authentic learning exercise as useful to learn misconfigurations in Kubernetes, and (ii) students perceptions of authentic learning exercise activities vary based on and educational background. We conclude our paper with recommendations for instructors and researchers.

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