I started teaching cybersecurity back in 2015.
Great content. Hands-on labs. High ratings.
But something was off - students weren’t applying what they learned.
And it didn’t take long to figure out why:
We spoon-fed answers
Labs were scripted
I solved problems for them
2-5 days isn’t enough to build real skill
Here’s the truth: most cyber training creates the illusion of progress, not the reality of mastery.
If you want to get great - really great - you need consistent reps, real problem-solving, and unscripted challenges.
The diagram below breaks down what it actually takes to become elite in this field.
If you’re not practicing this weekly, you’re not growing. You’re just consuming.