New study finds work-based learning key to closing the cybersecurity skills gap
Why it matters: Closing the cybersecurity skills gap protects us all in an increasingly digital world.
- University of South Florida (USF) research, led by Associate Professor Oscar A. Aliaga and Assistant Professor Noémi Nagy, identifies work-based learning as key to closing the cybersecurity skills gap.
- The study, published in the Journal of Cybersecurity and Privacy, stresses the importance of hands-on learning for preparing students for the fast-changing cybersecurity workforce.
- USF's Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing exemplifies this model through partnerships with industry leaders like Idaho National Laboratory and Rapid7, offering students vital experiential learning.
- Assistant Professor Kurt Friday at Bellini College emphasizes that experiential learning is essential in cybersecurity, enabling students to apply classroom knowledge to real-world challenges with industry input.
New research from the University of South Florida highlights work-based learning as crucial for bridging the cybersecurity skills gap, emphasizing hands-on experience to prepare students for a rapidly evolving technological landscape. The study, published in the Journal of Cybersecurity and Privacy, advocates for stronger partnerships between higher education and employers to create a more scalable and career-ready talent pipeline, a model already being implemented at USF's Bellini College.
