This research investigates the effectiveness of a Capture the Flag (CTF) game-based training module in enhancing students' understanding of cybersecurity concepts. The primary issue addressed is the gap in practical cybersecurity skills among students, despite theoretical knowledge. To tackle this, we developed a CTF web-based game called Script Kiddie Resilience Capture the Flag (SKRCTF) using a five-step gamification approach tailored for educational purposes. The game design process began with aligning the cybersecurity education syllabus from two universities with industry standards. This alignment ensured relevance and applicability. We then deployed a minimum viable prototype (MVP) of the game on an e-learning platform, guided by the Technological Pedagogical and Content Knowledge (TPACK) framework. The game's Pedagogical Content Knowledge (PCK) was validated by four experienced academicians, and its Technology Content Knowledge (TCK) was assessed by two cybersecurity professiona.....

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