Cybersecurity students show higher engagement when the work feels tangible. A new study from Airbus Cybersecurity and Dauphine University describes what happens when courses move beyond lectures and place students inside structured hacking scenarios, social engineering exercises, and competitive games. From theory fatigue to hands on pressure Cybersecurity courses often emphasize tools, frameworks, and technical controls. The study highlights that common incidents still involve human behavior. Phishing emails, weak password practices, policy shortcuts, and misplaced … More
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