Distance Learning Bachelor Cyber Security (B.Sc.)
Start your Cyber Security online study programme today
The Cyber Security online study programme trains you to be an expert at threat hunting. You’ll become a sought-after professional, as virtual attacks on computer security can affect all IT areas. During your studies, you will learn how to successfully detect and defend your company against cyber attacks.
To achieve this, you get to know the basics of modern operating systems and familiarise yourself with distributed applications in the cloud. You acquire expertise in computer forensics and data analysis. In addition to incident response, you deal with pentesting and reversing to specifically analyse cybercriminal activities. Knowledge of the architecture, programming and maintenance of security systems complete your career profile. You can study in German or English – to match your professional ambitions.
Your study programme summed up
Study programme & degree
B.Sc., 180 ECTS credits
Language: de, en
Full-time or part-time, 100% flexible
Application & starting date
Start from today, Online application, no application deadline
Study duration & extension
Locations
Study programme independent of time & place, No mandatory attendance, Innovative study tools available on online-campus & in the IU Learn App, Exams online or at nearest examination centre
Study fees
Recognition & Approval
Study program is state-approved, accredited & internationally renowned, 180 ECTS - DE: AR-Siegel, ZFU: 1116621c 180 ECTS - EN: AR-Siegel, ZFU: 1116721
Apply now and start your studies within a few hours – or choose any starting date that suits you. You can try us out for 1 month without commitment. We only charge you for this month if you continue with us.
Your online study programmes in Cyber Security
You can complete your online studies bachelor’s programme in Cyber Security in German or English.
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Bachelor Cyber Security
180 ECTS, Language: German
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Bachelor Cyber Security
180 ECTS; Language: English
Learn moreYour electives in the bachelor’s programme Cyber Security
Your bachelor’s programme in Cyber Security is as practice-oriented as possible: in the German programme, you choose three out of 19 elective modules – such as social engineering, industrial system security or security in complex networks. In the English programme, you choose one of 18 elective modules to prepare for your career in the English-speaking market. Your options include modules such as IT security consulting, network forensics and future threats.
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Our student advisory service will help you if you have questions about your choice of degree program, the right time model or your financing options, for example.
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Apply now and start your studies within a few hours – or choose any starting date that suits you. You can try us out for 1 month without commitment. We only charge you for this month if you continue with us.
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IT Security Consultant
Help companies defend their most valuable data, and offer ways in which they can prevent attacks on the data of their customers. Develop robust and sophisticated security strategies, and strengthen companies’ resilience to cyber threats. As an IT security consultant, you’ll also be responsible for testing existing defence strategy, and offer solutions to existing weak spots.
Why IU is the best choice
Shape your studies your way
Plan your study routine however you like. You decide whether you prefer to study at night or during the day, at the library or in a cafe. You can even choose the start of your studies flexibly.
Easily organise your study routine
On your online campus, you're always up to speed. Here you organise your entire studies and find everything in one place – from digital scripts to an overview of your grades.
Deepen your knowledge individually
Deepen your knowledge interactively and suited to your learning style. With multimedia tools such as our AI study assistant, live sessions and learning sprints, you prepare better for your exams.
Take exams flexibly
Do you feel confident in the practice exam? Then sit your exam 24/7 online or at a location of your choice. In some courses, the final exam may be a workbook or portfolio.