The workshop, chaired by Gert Jervan, Tallinn University of Technology (Estonia) will be held on Tuesday afternoon, 27 October, with the theme "Hackers vs Universities: Who Trains Better Cyber Talent?"
This panel will explore how cybersecurity skills are developed and the role universities play compared with informal learning environments such as CTF competitions, online communities, and self-directed experimentation. At the core is the question of whether traditional education can keep pace with the rapidly evolving cyber domain, where practical skills, problem-solving, and creativity are often developed outside the classroom. The discussion will be supported by cross-country CTF data, highlighting which competencies truly distinguish top performers and how these differ from what is emphasised in formal curricula and from what are found in the Cyberhubs project (analysis and comparisons of the job market and skills development). The panel will also address the role of AI in cybersecurity learning: does it accelerate skill development or reduce deep understanding?
The goal is to identify how universities and informal learning can better complement each other to develop the next generation of cybersecurity professionals.
Panellist details will follow soon.
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