Information Security
Certificate Course - Information Systems Engineering - ISE.4.1.I25
| Date | Jul 21 - 22, 2026 |
| Duration | 2 days |
| Location | On campus - Karlsruhe |
| Language | English |
| ECTS | upon request |
| Cost | 1,550€ |
Fundamentals
The course covers basic concepts of information security, including confidentiality, integrity, authenticity, availability and risk assessment.
Applications
It includes threat analysis and applying risk assessment concepts based on security assumptions.
What you'll explore
- Overview of methods and technologies related to information security
- Focus on application-layer security and mechanisms used directly by end users
- Cryptographic primitives and protocols are covered in the separate course “Applied Cryptography”
Your key takeaways
Participants
- know the basic terminology (e.g. security, safety, risk, assumptions) and various security goals (e.g. confidentiality, integrity, authenticity)
- know how to perform a threat-analyses
- know the concepts social engineering and understand the importance of human factors in security
- know the basics about security protection mechanisms such as encryption, signing, passwords, 2FA
Taught by recognized Experts in Information 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.
Who should attend
This course is particularly beneficial for professionals in the following fields:
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Software developers and IT professionals
Professionals who want to understand core information security concepts and apply them in digital systems, applications, and services. -
Cybersecurity and information security professionals
Security analysts, engineers, officers, and consultants seeking a structured overview of threats, protection mechanisms, and risk assessment. -
IT architects and system designers
Architects and technical leads designing secure enterprise systems, platforms, and digital infrastructures. -
Project managers and decision-makers in digitalization
Managers responsible for IT, software, or transformation projects who need to identify risks and support security-conscious decisions. -
Professionals in compliance, governance, and risk management
Specialists who want to better understand security goals, threat scenarios, and the foundations of information security controls. -
Researchers and early-career academics
Researchers, PhD candidates, and academic staff interested in the principles and practical application of information security.
Advance your career with KIT-level expertise
Benefit from the reputation of the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) while gaining practical skills, flexible learning opportunities, and a recognized certificate to support your long-term professional growth.
Flexibility
Gain focused expertise in a specific field without committing to a full degree program, allowing you to build relevant knowledge efficiently and integrate learning seamlessly into your professional routine.
Relevance
Benefit from high-quality academic content combined with practical insights, delivered by experienced experts, supporting continuous, lifelong learning while ensuring direct applicability in real-world scenarios.
Advancement
Enhance your professional profile with a recognized certificate, demonstrating your commitment to ongoing development and supporting your career with tangible, verifiable credentials.
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.