IT Safety and Security
Certificate Course - Mobility Systems Engineering - MSE.4AD.4.I26
| Date | Jul 20 - 21, 2027 |
| Duration | 2 days |
| Location | On campus - Karlsruhe |
| Language | English |
| ECTS | upon request |
| Cost | 1,550€ |
Fundamentals
Introduces cryptographic foundations of IT security: symmetric ciphers, hash functions, public key encryption, and digital signatures as the basis for secure systems.
Technology
Covers security protocols and core computer security models and methods (e.g., access control such as Bell–LaPadula) with emphasis on rigorous security reasoning.
Applications
Uses case studies (e.g., secure voting) to reveal practical leaks and model limits, fostering a mindset to critically assess and mistrust given solutions.
What you'll explore
- Cryptographic building blocks: symmetric ciphers, hashes, public‑key encryption, digital signatures
- Security protocols: design principles and pitfalls; defining and reasoning about security
- Computer security basics: models and methods, incl. access control (e.g., Bell–LaPadula)
- Case studies exposing real‑world security leaks and limits of theoretical models
- Complex security applications such as secure electronic voting and their challenges
Your key takeaways
Participants
- Know theoretical basics and mechanisms of computer security and cryptography.
- Can explain core security mechanisms and read current scientific articles.
- Evaluate the security of given procedures and recognize threats.
- Apply security mechanisms to new IT and business environments.
- Develop a healthy skepticism toward purportedly “secure” solutions.
Taught by recognized experts in IT Safety and Security
Benefit from the knowledge of leading specialists with extensive experience in research and industry. Their deep expertise guarantees a course of outstanding academic and practical quality.
Prof. Dr. Jörn Müller-Quade
Prof. Dr. Jörn Müller-Quade is Professor of IT Security at Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) and Head of the Cryptography and Security group. His research focuses on modern cryptography, quantum cryptography, and long-term security of digital systems. After studying computer science in Erlangen and Karlsruhe, he completed his PhD in computational algebra and later led research in diffractive optics. A research stay in Tokyo sparked his lasting focus on cryptography, where he also founded a quantum cryptography group. Today, his work combines theoretical foundations with practical security challenges, shaping the future of trustworthy digital systems.
Who should attend
This course is ideal for:
- Engineers and professionals in IT/embedded security and ADAS/automotive software.
- Architects and developers designing secure protocols and systems.
- Security analysts and QA teams evaluating mechanisms and implementations.
- Researchers and early‑career professionals seeking a rigorous foundations course.
About HECTOR School
HECTOR School, the Technology Business School of the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), is a leading provider of executive education in technology-driven fields.
For this course, participants who successfully complete the examination can earn a KIT certificate with ECTS credits, which may be credited toward our Executive Master of Science or Advanced Studies Programs, subject to content alignment.