Cyber Security

Overview

Learn how to protect companies, customers, and systems against cyberattacks and ensure sensitive data is secure with the IU Bachelor in Cyber Security. Become a specialist in statistical and digital forensic methods and enter an exciting career field that is continually growing in importance. Study 100% online with IU.

Career:

As a graduate of our Bachelor of Science in Cyber Security you will be familiar with the complexity of security measures and familiarise yourself with targeted industry-specific topics. You will have the necessary knowledge to create security concepts and carry out relevant tests. This will enable you to defend against cyber-attacks with the help of secure software and system architecture. 

After graduation, you might, for example, be part of an IT security department or system architecture team. You can also pursue a career in digital forensics, pentesting, auditing, red teaming, or as a cyber incident responder.

Cyber Security Specialist: Cyber security specialists work on security projects and develop measures in the context of IT audits. These experts are in a very responsible position overall. Tech and cyber security specialists are the central point of contact within an IT service team for all security issues, carrying out vulnerability analyses and examining how secures software and systems are. They work closely with web/network specialists and are involved in maintaining and constantly adapting the company's IT infrastructure.

Accreditation

IU is accredited and certified with a seal of approval from the German Accreditation Council. All IU study programmes, materials, and services meet high internal and external quality standards, which are regularly reviewed and updated. Also, IU is the first German university that achieved a 5-star rating for Online Learning from QS.