Implementing game-based learning techniques to enhance data security awareness among employees in tech industries
Sagarkumar S. Badhiyesagarbadhiye@gmail.comDepartment of Computer Science and EngineeringNagpur Campus, Symbiosis International (Deemed University)Symbiosis Institute of TechnologyNagpur, Mahrashtra, 440008, IndiaView full profile → , *Pratibha V. KashidCorresponding authorwajepratibha23@gmail.comDepartment of Information TechnologySir Visvesvaraya Institute of TechnologyNashik, Maharashtra, 422102, IndiaView full profile → , Sunil Thakursunil.thakur@niu.edu.inSchool of Engineering & TechnologyNoida International UniversityGreater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, 203201, IndiaView full profile → , Shwetambari Pandurang Katakeshwetambari.katake@vit.eduDepartment of Computer EngineeringVishwakarma Institute of TechnologyPune, Maharashtra, 411037, IndiaView full profile → , Yatin Gandhigyatin33@gmail.comCompetent SoftwaresPune, Maharashtra, 411069, IndiaView full profile →
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- Received:
- 01 Apr 2025
- Published Online:
- 23 Apr 2026
- Article type:
- Research Article
- Language:
- EN
- Article no.:
- JIOS-2263
- Pages:
- 1727–1734
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