Reimagining Cybersecurity Education with WGU’s Linda Calvin

In this episode, Steven Bowcut talks with Linda Calvin, Dean of the School of Technology at Western Governors University, about how cybersecurity education must evolve to meet today’s rapidly shifting threat landscape. Linda shares insights on competency-based learning, integrating AI into cyber curricula, building hands-on experience through virtual labs and internships, and creating more inclusive pathways into tech. She also discusses the importance of employer partnerships, industry certifications, and the role education plays in unlocking economic mobility.