A recent bootcamp graduate is as likely to land a job at a top U.S. tech company as a college alumnus, a study by Switchup revealed. This finding underscores the growing importance of practical cybersecurity education and the need for schools to develop comprehensive cybersecurity programs.
Creating a cybersecurity program at your school requires careful planning, curriculum development, and partnership with industry experts. Schools need to focus on hands-on training, real-world scenarios, and ensuring students gain practical skills that employers value.
Key components of a successful cybersecurity program include: foundational courses in networking and programming, specialized cybersecurity courses, hands-on labs and exercises, industry certifications preparation, and internship opportunities with cybersecurity organizations.