Network Security
Certificate Course - Information Systems Engineering - ISE.4.3.I26
| Date | Jul 14 and 19, 2027 |
| Duration | 2 days |
| Location | On campus - Karlsruhe |
| Language | English |
| ECTS | upon request |
| Cost | 1,550€ |
Fundamentals
The course covers resilience, network and graph theory, cryptography, and background on privacy and network security threats.
Technology
It introduces network protocols such as IP, TCP, IPsec, TLS, BGP, and DNS, including their vulnerabilities and protection mechanisms.
Applications
Participants learn to assess, mitigate, and solve privacy and network security threats using relevant metrics and methodologies
What You'll Explore
- Background on resilience and its role in networked systems
- Foundations in network theory, graph theory, and cryptography
- Introduction to key network protocols (IP, TCP, IPsec, TLS, BGP, DNS)
- Discussion of known protocol vulnerabilities
- Overview of protection concepts and security mechanisms for network protocols
Your Key Takeaways
Participants
- Can explain the basic networking functionality, including routing and name services
- Can outline common network security threats and goals, and describe methods for security analyses
- Understand the common attacks on routing, naming, denial of service
- Can distinguish protocol designs regarding typical vulnerabilities and known secure concepts
Taught by Recognized Experts in Network 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.
Dr. Dirk Achenbach

Dr. Dirk Achenbach is Head of the Cybersecurity and Law division at the FZI Research Center for Information Technology. He has extensive experience at the intersection of cybersecurity, technology, and legal frameworks, leading interdisciplinary teams and contributing to major cybersecurity initiatives in Germany. As former Head of the Cyberwehr Baden-Württemberg, he supported organizations in responding to cyberattacks and strengthening resilience. His expertise combines academic excellence with practical experience in innovation, crisis management, and digital transformation.
Who Should Attend
This course is particularly beneficial for professionals in the following fields:
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IT security specialists and network administrators
Professionals responsible for securing network infrastructures, assessing vulnerabilities, and implementing protective measures against cyber threats. -
Cybersecurity analysts and engineers
Analysts and engineers focused on identifying security risks, monitoring network traffic, and responding to security incidents. -
Software developers and architects
Developers designing networked applications or systems who need to integrate security best practices into their architectures. -
System and infrastructure engineers
Engineers managing servers, cloud services, or networked systems and aiming to enhance their resilience against attacks. -
Compliance officers and risk managers
Professionals ensuring adherence to security standards, regulatory requirements, and best practices in network security. -
IT consultants and advisors
Consultants supporting organizations in evaluating, improving, or implementing network security strategies. -
Researchers and academics
Researchers, PhD candidates, and students in computer science, IT security, or related fields focusing on network protocols, cryptography, or resilience in networked systems. -
Project managers in IT and digital transformation
Managers overseeing security-related projects, IT infrastructure upgrades, or digitalization initiatives that require robust network security measures.
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