Start writing…Over the past few months, I’ve been researching how different Edutech schools approach cybersecurity training. And here’s what I’ve noticed 👇
Some schools are blessed with competent instructors who truly guide students. Others… not so much.
As an instructor, I’ve met two types of students:
✅ Those who know exactly what they want — curious, focused, and willing to learn.
❌ Those who are simply following the “trend” because of the word HACKING.
If you’ve ever taught cybersecurity, you’ve probably had that student who comes up and says:
👉 “Please, can you teach me how to hack Facebook?”
😅 Funny? Yes. But it also shows where their mindset really is.
Here’s the truth: too many people (and schools) still see cybersecurity as “just hacking.” That’s why the term Ethical Hacking gets thrown around a lot — to make it sound genuine. But cybersecurity is much more than that.
💡 Imagine a newbie with zero digital literacy wanting to jump straight into cybersecurity. Or the student who expects to learn in 4 months what took an instructor 4–6 years to master — and only touches their laptop during class sessions. 🤦🏽♂️
This is why it’s important for us, as instructors, to set the right expectations.
When we talk about Ethical Hacking, we must emphasize structure and methodology. For example, teaching with frameworks like the OWASP Top 10 (Web, Mobile, API) ensures students understand they are learning cybersecurity — not just chasing a hacking fantasy.
💭 My Takeaway: Cybersecurity education is about discipline, structure, and ethics. Not shortcuts, not hype.
👩🏽💻Now I’m curious:
👉 If you’re a cybersecurity instructor, how do you handle students who come in with the wrong mindset?
👉 And if you’re a student, what motivated you to start your journey in cybersecurity?
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