Applied IT Security, Master 1 subject

  • How can information be represented, saved, transmitted and processed?
  • Which system (Internet, computer networks, mobile phones, cars etc.) vulnerabilities are there and when are systems vulnerable?
  • How do complex IT systems stay safe in accordance with pre-defined safety objectives (privacy, integrity, authenticity, anonymity)?
  • How do cryptographic processes work (e.g. data encryption, digital signatures) and how are they implemented?
  • How can systems be protected against hacker attacks?
Alicia Harich

The first semester may be hard (...), but once you've (...) found your rhythm, it's easy and it's amazing how quickly the semesters go by.

Alicia Harich  – M.Sc.
Alicia Harich

Wieso haben Sie sich damals für Ihr Studienfach entschieden?

After my research, the degree programme was the best fit for my position as a security architect. The modules were exactly those in which I wanted to develop further.

An welchen Stellen haben sich die Erwartungen an Ihr Studienfach erfüllt, an welchen nicht?

The content of most of the modules is exactly what I expected. In a few modules, I would have liked there to be more interaction with the professor or tutor. On the other hand, this worked well in the majority of modules and you received regular feedback.

Was macht Ihnen in Ihrem Fach am meisten Spaß?

  • The sense of achievement when tasks are completed correctly, i.e. the concepts behind them have become clear and therefore the exams are passed.
  • The exchange with fellow students in each examination block.
  • Study buddies have emerged from this and we study together before exams and have even developed friendships.

Was war bisher die größte Herausforderung?

Getting started and finding your own rhythm, how to combine work and study. How much is required in everyday life, what should you concentrate on, etc.?

Was wollen Sie einmal damit werden?

I am currently a security architect and would like to stay that way for the time being. I am using the degree programme as an opportunity to develop professionally and personally in my position.

Welche Tipps geben Sie den Leuten, die auch überlegen, Ihr Fach zu studieren?

I can definitely recommend the degree programme. The first semester may be hard to get to grips with, but once you've done that and found your rhythm, it's easy and it's amazing how quickly the semesters go by.

Steckbrief

Abschluss
Master of Science
Beginn
Winter- und Sommersemester
Dauer
6 Semester
Unterrichtssprache
German, English
Kosten
18.000 €
Admission
Not restricted, application at the faculty required
Information on enrollment/application for German applicants

Information on enrollment/application for German applicants

Application information for international applicants

Application information for international applicants

Worum geht's?
Dieser Studiengang ist einzigartig, weil ...
  • it provides substantial expertise regarding IT security based on the three-pillar model: Computer Science - Information Technology - cryptography
  • as a coordinated distance-education course, it provides the opportunity of acquiring additional qualification in a flexible and individual manner, whilst maintaining a full-time job.
Er bietet eine Vertiefung in den Bereichen ...
  • Cryptography
  • Network Security
  • System Security
  • Embedded Security
  • Information Security Management
  • Computer Forensics
  • Data Protection
Zu wem passt's?
Wer diesen Studiengang studieren möchte,
has:
  • substantial understanding of computer science, information technology and mathematics

enjoys:

  • logical reasoning
  • understanding technological principles
  • making new discoveries and creating new designs
  • promoting innovation

struggles through:

  • different problems and scientific issues
Dieser Studiengang ist für Absolvent*innen der folgenden Fächer geeignet
  • Computer Science
  • Information Technology
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Mathematics
  • Physics
  • related subjects
Wer einen Abschluss in diesem Studiengang hat, arbeitet häufig
  • as researchers
  • as developers
  • as consultancy providers
  • as project managers
  • as executive staff
Und sonst?
Ein Praktikum ...

is optional.

Ein Auslandsaufenthalt ... can be covered voluntarily.
Wer hilft?