In recent years, cyberspace security talents have gradually become the core element to ensure the steady development of the digital economy. In January this year, the Cyber Security Industry Development Center of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (Information Center of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology) and the Talent Exchange Center jointly led the preparation of the "Network Security Industry Talent Post Capacity Requirements" standard officially released, further illustrating the important value of network security talents for technological innovation and industrial development.
As a comprehensive national key university selected as a "double-first-class" construction university, Xiangtan University has an innate advantage in the cultivation of cyberspace security talents, which not only fully meets the requirements of multidisciplinary cross-integration of cyberspace security majors, but also has the support of first-level disciplines in mathematics, computer science and technology, statistics, law, library information and archives management. Since its establishment more than 60 years ago, it has cultivated a group of outstanding talents with significant influence in the field of network security, including members of the discipline review team, young people, chairman of the board of directors of listed companies, presidents and founders of start-ups.
Faced with the urgent demand for innovative talents in cyberspace security under the wave of digitalization, Under the guidance of "Erudite and Dedicated, Shengde Rixin", Xiangda University gave full play to the unique advantages of the school and followed the specific practice of the important idea of "cyber power", and established the first cyberspace security college in Hunan Province in January 2020.
Coincide and cooperate to educate people
The official establishment of the School of Computer Science and The School of Cyberspace Security of Xiangtan University has opened a new chapter in the cultivation of cyberspace security talents at Xiangtan University. However, because there are few similar successful cases in Hunan Province, the growth path of the School of Computer Science and Cybersecurity of Xiangtan University is actually not smooth.
At the beginning of the establishment of the college, Professor Li Qingqing, dean of the college, once said: "For the promotion of network security disciplines, the main difficulty lies in the scarcity of emerging professionals in network security, and the lack of network security practice scenarios. This makes it extremely challenging to cultivate practical talents that meet the requirements of the times. ”
Just when Dean Li was struggling to find an exit to break through the bottleneck, the speech of the 360 Government and Enterprise Security Group on "Construction of Industry-University Cooperation and Collaborative Education" attracted his attention. Based on the same concept in the teaching system of cyber security professional practice and the construction of cyberspace security science popularization bases, in July 2020, Xiangtan University and 360 Government and Enterprise Security Group coincided and formally reached a signed cooperation agreement.
Focus on practical combat and shape the professional teaching system
Since the start of the cooperation, 360 Government and Enterprise Security Group and Xiangtan University have worked together to create a output-oriented network security practice teaching system. In this system, the 360 network attack and defense comprehensive range has become an important support, which can not only provide practical security projects for Xiang University students, but also provide multi-faceted empowerment in cognitive internships and professional internships.
Through systematic learning, students can quickly improve their security skills, and can further grasp the theoretical knowledge of relevant technical standards, intellectual property rights, industrial policies, laws and regulations in the field of network security in the field of competition scenarios and experiments such as vulnerability mining and weapon evaluation, and improve the ability of engineering practice, teamwork and solving complex engineering problems.
At the same time, through various types of internships such as 360 top-post internships and professional internships at Chongqing Hechuan 360 Network Security Collaborative Innovation Industrial Base, students can continuously temper the actual combat ability of "being able to fight and win wars".
With the joint efforts of both schools and enterprises, many students have achieved excellent results in network security competitions such as the Huxiang Cup, and some have also won offers from many head network security companies, and many good news have once again affirmed the construction effectiveness of the network security college.
Adhere to the original intention, cultivate China's network security after the wave
In the past year, the development of the School of Cyberspace Security of the School of Computer Science of Xiangtan University has been accelerating. Ye Jian, chief operating officer of 360 Group and CEO of 360 Government and Enterprise Security Group, once made it clear: "The greater the ability, the greater the responsibility, from 'free antivirus' to 'leader of digital security', 360's sense of mission and responsibility has never changed." In the critical phase of digital transformation, cybersecurity talent is the core driving force for innovation and development. Therefore, 360 will continue to rely on its own security capabilities and industry influence to cultivate practical and applied composite talents that meet the needs of cyberspace security capabilities in the new era. ”
Under such strategic guidance, what kind of surprises will emerge in the future in the future when Xiangtan University joins hands with 360 Government and Enterprise Security Group?
Dean Li Clarifier is obviously full of expectations: "The courage to innovate has always been a constant belief portrayed in the hearts of Xiangtan people, and it is also a strong background under the imprint of Xiangtan University since its establishment 64 years ago. In the future, we also want to continue to deepen cooperation with 360, and hope to work with more colleges and universities to push cyberspace security education to a broader stage, so that the future of China's cybersecurity will always be rushing. ”
The moment of crossing the river has passed, and the School of Computer Science and Cybersecurity of Xiangtan University has explored the way forward for cyberspace security education for the entire industry, and a new journey has begun.