Design of an Educational Adventure Game to teach computer security in the working environment

One of the emerging requirements for learning in the enterprise is finding new ways to keep the learner engaged. The use of advanced learning technologies that exploit a gameful design should increase engagement and encourage students to make connections between the simulated environment and the real world. This article presents game design guidelines for the development of an Educational Adventure Game and how they have been applied during the development of SIRET Security Game, a game that teaches workers the importance of following computer security policies.