Prepare students for real-world cybersecurity careers
Give students hands-on experience with the same tools and techniques used by security professionals. Bridge the gap between academic theory and industry practice with realistic labs and competitions.
Traditional academic cybersecurity programs focus heavily on theory but lack practical, hands-on components. Students graduate with degrees but aren't job-ready, leading to a skills gap that frustrates both graduates and employers. Universities struggle to provide updated lab infrastructure and realistic scenarios.
Parrot CTFs provides universities with enterprise-grade security lab infrastructure without the overhead. Students get unlimited access to 150+ realistic challenges, professors get teaching materials and automated grading, and the university builds a reputation for producing job-ready graduates.
Professors create custom learning paths aligned with course curriculum
Students complete labs at their own pace with unlimited attempts and hints
Automated grading and progress tracking reduces administrative burden
Host inter-university CTF competitions to build program reputation
Students build portfolios of completed challenges to show employers
Partner with industry for recruiting opportunities directly from platform
A mid-sized university's cybersecurity program was struggling with outdated lab equipment and low enrollment. After partnering with Parrot CTFs, they eliminated $200K in annual lab costs, enrollment doubled within two years, and their graduates' average starting salary increased by $15K. The program now hosts an annual CTF competition that attracts over 500 students from 50+ universities.
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