Abstract

Network testbeds are used by researchers to evaluate their research products in a controlled setting. Teachers and students also use network testbeds in classes to facilitate active learning in authentic settings. However, testbeds have scarce human resources to develop documentation or support users one-on-one. Therefore, using testbeds can be difficult, especially for novice users. A user’s lack of experience, coupled with user support deficiencies, can turn into research or learning obstacles.
In this paper we report on two surveys we administered to investigate and document possible obstacles in user interaction with network testbeds. In the first survey we conducted interviews with 13 students that used a network testbed in class. Informed by their answers, we created the second, more comprehensive online survey and circulated it to both research and education users of network testbeds. We received 69 …

Date

August 9, 2021

Authors

Jelena Mirkovic, Portia Pusey

Book

Proceedings of the 14th Cyber Security Experimentation and Test Workshop

Pages

72-82