Cybersecurity Fundamentals
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Cybersecurity Fundamentals

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Program Details

  • Language: English
  • Fees: €900
  • Study Mode: Full-time / Part-time
  • Registration Deadline: Q4: September 30th, 2026
  • Entry requirements:
    • High school diploma or equivalent
    • Basic computer literacy
    • English Level B1 (CEFR) or equivalent

Study Access

Pay for one quarter and have access to the learning materials for 6 months, with the option to extend access if needed.

Program Coordinator

Dr. Pejman Najafi
Dr. Pejman Najafi

About This Course

This course is designed to equip participants with essential knowledge and skills to navigate the rapidly evolving field of cybersecurity. It provides a foundational understanding of key concepts such as the CIA (Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability) triad, common threats, and attack vectors, helping students understand and address today’s cyber threat landscape.

Throughout the course, participants will explore key topics such as authentication and access control, cryptography, systems and operating system security, network security, enterprise security, and regulatory compliance. Whether participants are looking to pursue a career in cybersecurity or enhance their understanding of how to protect their digital environments, this course will offer valuable insights and practical tools for defending against cyber threats in both personal and professional settings.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, you will:

  • Gain theoretical and methodological knowledge specific to cybersecurity.
  • Refresh your understanding of IT basics, including networking, operating systems, and software, with a strong emphasis on security.
  • Identify and understand key security issues, including human factors, technical failures, and software vulnerabilities.
  • Learn about modern cybersecurity principles, technologies, and challenges.
  • Explore the current state of cybersecurity practices and research, while identifying open challenges in the field.

Study Programs

This course is mandatory for the following study programs:

  • M.Sc. Cybersecurity

This course is offered in odd quarters and can, therefore1, be selected as an elective in the following study programs:

  • M.Sc. Applied AI
  • M.Sc. Advanced Digital Reality
  • M.Sc. Digital Leadership
  • MBA Digital Technologies
  • MBA Digital Transformation

1: Generally all mandatory modules of a study program can be selected as an elective in all study programs in which they are not offered as a mandatory module. However, there are several rules that apply. First, at least half of the selected electives have to be taken from your study program. Second, all electives are only available in either odd or even quarters. Therefore, not all electives are available in all programs (given that you want to finish the program within the regular time frame and do not want to take that elective in parallel to your impact project).

Micro Degree

  • This course is offered as a micro degree.
  • German UDS Micro Degrees are compatible with the European MOOC Consortiums Common Micro Credentials Framework.
  • Micro Degrees will be rewarded with an equivalent of 5 ECTS.
  • Micro Degrees are offered to non-regular students and require a fee of €900.

Requirements

Knowledge and skills as provided in the Prep courses.

General Information

  • Teaching Format: Lectures and exercises (homework-based)
  • Total Workload Master: 125h (40h/85h) / 5 ECTS
  • Total Workload MBA: 100h (40h/60h) / 4 ECTS
  • Total Workload Micro Degree: 125h (40h/85h) / Equivalent to 5 ECTS
  • Module coordinator: Dr. Pejman Najafi
  • Examinations: Quizzes, presentations, essays/papers, project reports, written exams.
  • Offered: Even quarters

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