
Jeff Johnston, Program Director and Instructor at North Georgia Technical College, joins the podcast to share how he launched a brand-new cybersecurity program in the North Georgia mountains. Hear how the U.S. Cyber Range helped streamline hands-on learning, the impact it's had on student engagement and employability, and Jeff’s vision for scaling experiential cybersecurity education across departments and campuses. From building student confidence to preparing job-ready graduates, this episode dives into the real-world impact of bringing cyber skills to life in the classroom.