DOI: https://doi.org/10.36347/sjet.2026.v14i03.001

Pages: 133-136

As cyberspace security becomes a global imperative, the cultivation of ethically responsible professionals in foundational disciplines such as cryptography is increasingly critical. However, current engineering ethics curricula often fail to address the distinctive and profound dilemmas inherent in cryptology, and this gap persists across both undergraduate and postgraduate education. To address this gap, this paper proposes a novel and scalable pedagogical framework "Value-Nurturing, Knowledge-Integration, and Competency-Immersion" designed for implementation across the higher education continuum. We conceptualize a tiered approach where ethical competence evolves from foundational awareness at the undergraduate level to strategic reasoning at the postgraduate level. The framework integrates technical rigor with ethical reflection through three dimensions: (1) anchoring values within the sociotechnical narrative of cryptology; (2) embedding ethical discourse into core technical courses through a scaffolded curriculum design; and (3) employing progressively scenario-based training. Drawing on implemented practices from multiple institutional contexts, we demonstrate how this framework fosters the cultivation of "Ethical Guardians" capable of navigating dilemmas ranging from algorithm design to policy implications.