wwc2025 /Cyber for Beginners

Teaching Platforms and Resources

Cybersecurity teaching platforms and learning resources

Match tools to outcomes

Choose platforms based on:

  • time available
  • learning goals
  • student experience

Common options

  • NDG / NetLab+
  • cyber ranges
  • TryHackMe
  • CTF platforms
  • local Docker labs

Tradeoffs

More tools ≠ better learning.

One well-used platform beats many unused ones.

Teaching guidance

  • start small
  • scaffold difficulty
  • emphasize reflection

Activity

Choose a platform for:

  • 1-week module
  • 4-week course
  • capstone project