Bachelor-Distance Learning Cyber Security

Computer Security is an area of expertise in high demand, as cyber attacks can affect all areas of IT. In this context, defence measures are based on the systematic progressive documentation of TTPs (Tactics, Techniques and Procedures) as instigated by the attackers. A defence expert must master the basics of modern operating systems as well as be familiar with distributed applications in the cloud and methods of computer forensics and data analysis.

In the practice-oriented Cyber Security online study programme, you will be trained as a threat hunter with leadership potential. You acquire up-to-date knowledge in the field of Cyber Security and deal with the architecture, programming and maintenance of security systems. In addition to incident response and computer forensics, you will learn aspects of Pentesting and Reversing to understand the perspective of cyber criminals.

First of all, you will learn the basics of Computer Science, Computer Security, Programming with Python and Pentesting. You will then deepen your knowledge through the courses "Cryptographic Methods" and "Host and Software Forensics" in the field of Computer Security, as well as "Cloud Computing" in the field of Computer Science. In the third semester, you will also deal with Secure Software Development (DevSecOps) and learn about common software vulnerabilities. In addition to other current topics in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence and Advanced Data Analysis, you will also deal with IT Law and IT Service Management. Building on this, you have the opportunity to specialise in the areas of Social Engineering, Host Forensics, Future Threats or Pentesting in your elective modules.

Our Bachelor's study programme is modular, i.e. you study based on subject areas that are divided into so-called modules. After successfully completing the modules, you will be credited with ECTS points (European Credit Transfer System), which document your achievements. These ECTS points are internationally comparable and, of course, recognised.

Depending on your personal or professional situation, full-time study is not always easy to manage. That is why we have also developed part-time programmes for all our degrees, which offer flexible and longer study periods. This way, you can study alongside your job or during your time off, whether at home or abroad. The content of the different models is identical. Depending on the study model, we will adjust your tuition fees accordingly. With the part-time variants, your weekly study workload is reduced.

Can't finish your degree in the allotted time? No problem! We will develop the right study model for everyone. If you realise that you need more time, you can easily switch to another study model with three months’ notice before the end of the month. These are our different study models: