Cybersecurity is a multi-billion-dollar field that touches everyone, students, teachers, universities, and organizations of every size. Hardly a week goes by without a major data breach or attack making headlines. Yet, despite the urgency, the world faces a critical cybersecurity skills gap: millions of roles remain unfilled because graduates often leave school without the hands-on experience needed to succeed.
This is why we created Aikido for Education: to bring practical, real-world cybersecurity training into the classroom. Our mission is to close the gap between academic theory and industry practice so students graduate career-ready, confident, and prepared to help protect the organizations of tomorrow.
How Aikido for Education Works
We partner with universities and educators worldwide to make cybersecurity education practical, collaborative, and inspiring.
- Students use Aikido’s platform to work on real-world security challenges, the same issues professional teams face every day.
- Educators integrate our labs and exercises directly into their courses, reinforcing theory with practice without overhauling their entire curriculum.
- Universities strengthen their programs by producing graduates with job-ready skills in one of the fastest-growing fields in the world.
We’re already collaborating with institutions across the United States, Brazil, and the European Union and we’re excited to expand this global network.
For Educators: More Engaged, Inclusive Classrooms
- Bring industry into the classroom: bridge theory with practice through real-world labs.
- Flexible integration: add depth to existing courses without building new programs from scratch.
- Boost engagement: empower students of all backgrounds to participate fully with hands-on exercises.
- Cross-section collaboration: create shared Aikido workspaces where multiple course sections can work together.
- Global network: join a growing community of educators preparing the next generation of cybersecurity professionals.
For Students: Building Career-Ready Skills
- Hands-on experience: go beyond theory with projects that mirror real security work.
- Confidence in action: using professional tools prepares students to contribute on day one in their careers.
- Career discovery: explore different areas of cybersecurity and find your passion.
- Community learning: grow alongside peers in a collaborative, supportive environment.
If you’re a student or educator, learn more about Aikido for Higher Education. And remember, I’m here for you, if you have questions or need help, don’t hesitate to email me at tarak@aikido.dev. I wish you all a safe and successful semester, quarter, or term.
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