The Need for Hands-On Academic Computer Science Programs

STEM education is evolving. With the increased demand for qualified graduates in technology and engineering roles, students expect more from their academic degree programs, while educators are more focused than ever on preparing their STEM students for their careers. This evolution calls for an increasingly hands-on approach in computer science, IT, and engineering programs. Ariel University in Israel is one of the first higher education institutions to integrate hands-on cyber range sessions into their computer science and cybersecurity degree programs, starting with undergraduate courses. This approach significantly impacted the program’s success, quality and appeal. Ariel University chose to use Cyberbit Range to run the programs.

About Cyberbit Range

Cyberbit Range is a simulation platform, originally developed for training blue and red cybersecurity teams in military organizations. Since its launch in 2013 Cyberbit Range has become the world leading simulation platform for hands-on academic degree programs in cybersecurity and computer science. In addition to Ariel University the platform is used by Regent University, Miami Dade College, Metropolitan State University, The University of Maine, and additional education institutions worldwide.

Computer Science and Cybersecurity Curriculum Leveraging Cyberbit Range