Intensive Programme on Information and Communication Security

IT Security is a problem that can only be addressed and taught holistically. Just as broad as the field of ICT itself, IT Security is an integral part of all network and software applications. Security must be guaranteed throughout services. Too often, a single university or department cannot offer the complete range of IT Security subjects to their students or provide the up-to-date information and knowledge needed. Consequently, the demand of keeping up with hackers, threats, and risks is hardly met. Our proposal is a combination of the know-how of multiple institutions, aligned in an Intensive Programme for Master- and PhD Students of Computer Science, Information Systems, and Business Informatics. The proposed Intensive Programme on Information and Communication Security (IPICS) uses e-learning and traditional learning methods to form a blended learning course. Using the synergies of 19 contracted European Universities and their IT Security experts, IPICS will deliver momentum for...

• Type: Conference
• Year: 2008
• Where: IEEEARES
• Authors: Christian Schläger, Ludwig Fuchs, Günther Pernul
• Keywords: Communication Security, IEEEARES 2008, Intensive Programme, IT Security, Security Privacy