Cybersecurity education requires effective tools for student assessment and engagement. In today’s rapidly evolving cybersecurity landscape, hands-on learning and assessment tools are crucial for educating the next generation of cyber defenders. That’s why I’m excited to share CyberQuiz - a comprehensive, open-source quiz platform specifically designed for cybersecurity education. I used this tool for all my classes in 2025.
What is CyberQuiz?
CyberQuiz is a Flask-based web application that makes cybersecurity education engaging and accessible. Built with educational institutions in mind, it provides an interactive platform for administering quizzes and assessments across multiple cybersecurity courses including CIS 53 (Intrusion Detection), CIS 55 (Hacker Techniques), and CIS 60 (Digital Forensics).
Key Features That Set It Apart
- 🔐 Passwordless Authentication: Uses magic link authentication for secure, hassle-free access - no more forgotten passwords!
- 📚 Multi-Course Organization: Cleanly organizes content by course codes, making it perfect for academic institutions with structured cybersecurity curricula.
- 📊 Progress Tracking: Students can monitor their learning journey with comprehensive dashboards showing quiz history and scores.
- 👩💼 Admin-Friendly: Includes a powerful admin panel for database management, user administration, and automated Google Drive backups.
- 📱 Mobile-Ready: Responsive design built with Tailwind CSS ensures great user experience across all devices.
- 🐳 Container-Ready: Full Docker support with both development and production configurations for easy deployment.
Perfect for Various Use Cases
Whether you’re running a university cybersecurity program, corporate security training, or certification preparation courses, CyberQuiz adapts to your needs:
- Educational Institutions: Deliver structured curriculum assessments with easy content management
- Training Organizations: Create certification prep materials with progress tracking
- Corporate Training: Deploy security awareness quizzes with compliance tracking
Built with Modern Technologies
The platform leverages a robust tech stack including Flask (Python 3.11+), SQLite with custom migrations, Huey for background tasks, and Google Drive API integration for automated backups.
Open Source and Ready to Deploy
CyberQuiz is completely open source and available on GitHub. The project includes comprehensive documentation, Docker configurations, and example quiz content to get you started quickly.
Adding new quiz content is straightforward using YAML files. Instructors can create new quizzes by following the provided format and using the built-in migration tools to load content into the system. The platform supports various question types and can be extended to accommodate different assessment formats as educational needs evolve.
🚀 Get Started Today: Check out the project on GitHub at https://github.com/cyberdefendersprogram/cyberquiz
The repository includes everything you need:
- Complete setup instructions
- Sample quiz content
- Docker configurations for easy deployment
- Migration tools for database management
Whether you’re an educator looking to enhance your cybersecurity curriculum or a developer interested in contributing to cybersecurity education tools, CyberQuiz provides a solid foundation for interactive learning experiences.
Ready to update your cybersecurity education approach? Head over to the GitHub repository and start building engaging quiz experiences for your learners today!
Whats next for it?
- Immediate: Add CIS 52 (Cloud Security) content and improve existing quiz quality
- AI Features (content generation)
- Enhanced question types and better admin tools
- LMS integration and advanced analytics