The more digital the world, the more networked the systems and the more sensitive the processed data, the greater the risk of cyberattacks. With the continuing upswing in digitalization and the penetration of IT into almost all areas of life, IT security is becoming increasingly relevant, as increasing digitalization is also synonymous with an increasing attack surface for cyberattacks. These can affect private individuals as well as industry, business and government organizations. In addition to data, the Internet of Things and Industry 4.0 are also bringing smart devices and machines into focus as potential targets. Security gaps in the IT infrastructure now not only pose risks to privacy and data misuse, but also concrete physical dangers. Secure and trustworthy IT processes are essential for the positive and sustainable use of information technology. Due to the continuous development of newer and newer technologies, the field of IT security is always in a race against time.
With around 1000 students, our faculty is the largest educational institution in IT security in Europe. The Horst Görtz Institute for IT Security (HGI) did pioneering work when it established the degree courses in 2000 – since then, Bochum has developed into a hotspot for IT security and computer science by attracting research institutes and well-known industrial companies. Graduates from Bochum enjoy a good reputation and are in high demand on the job market. In addition to a solid basic education, the degree programs offer courses on cutting-edge research topics such as cryptocurrencies (Bitcoin etc.), privacy and digital forensics.
The more digital the world, the more networked the systems and the more sensitive the processed data, the greater the risk of cyberattacks. With the continuing upswing in digitalization and the penetration of IT into almost all areas of life, IT security is becoming increasingly relevant, as increasing digitalization is also synonymous with an increasing attack surface for cyberattacks. These can affect private individuals as well as industry, business and government organizations. In addition to data, the Internet of Things and Industry 4.0 are also bringing smart devices and machines into focus as potential targets. Security gaps in the IT infrastructure now not only pose risks to privacy and data misuse, but also concrete physical dangers. Secure and trustworthy IT processes are essential for the positive and sustainable use of information technology. Due to the continuous development of newer and newer technologies, the field of IT security is always in a race against time.
With around 1000 students, our faculty is the largest educational institution in IT security in Europe. The Horst Görtz Institute for IT Security (HGI) did pioneering work when it established the degree courses in 2000 – since then, Bochum has developed into a hotspot for IT security and computer science by attracting research institutes and well-known industrial companies. Graduates from Bochum enjoy a good reputation and are in high demand on the job market. In addition to a solid basic education, the degree programs offer courses on cutting-edge research topics such as cryptocurrencies (Bitcoin etc.), privacy and digital forensics.