Research on the Project-based Talent Training Mode Based on Discipline Competition -- Taking Cyberspace Security as an example

Pengteng Huang; Gongjin Chen; Yantao He

doi:10.70088/a4c68w74

Authors

Pengteng Huang Guangdong University of Science and Technology, Dongguan, China Author
Gongjin Chen Guangdong University of Science and Technology, Dongguan, China Author
Yantao He Guangdong University of Science and Technology, Dongguan, China Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.70088/a4c68w74

Keywords:

cyberspace security, discipline competition, project-based teaching, industry integration, talent cultivation

Abstract

To address the persistent issues of disconnection between traditional curriculum systems and rapidly evolving industrial demands, insufficient practical capabilities among students, and a notable lack of hands-on practical experience among faculty members in application-oriented undergraduate cyberspace security education, this paper proposes an innovative, project-based talent cultivation model driven by discipline competition. Taking the widely recognized CTF (Capture The Flag) competition as the primary carrier, the proposed model systematically constructs a three-level progressive training framework consisting of "curriculum reform, campus practical competition, and enterprise cooperative practice." By strategically optimizing curriculum settings to align with real-world cybersecurity threats, innovating pedagogical teaching methods to foster active learning, and significantly strengthening faculty development programs, the educational environment is comprehensively upgraded. Furthermore, by improving dedicated practical laboratory platforms and establishing diversified, competency-based evaluation mechanisms, the deep and sustainable integration of industry and education is successfully achieved. Extensive practical results and empirical data demonstrate that this comprehensive model can effectively enhance students' core professional skills, stimulate their innovative thinking, and substantially boost their overall employment competitiveness in a highly demanding job market. Ultimately, this research provides a highly effective, referential path and actionable guidelines for cybersecurity talent cultivation in local universities, ensuring graduates are fully equipped to meet the complex security challenges of the modern digital landscape.

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