Fraunhofer Academy: Cybersecurity Training Lab

In Germany, there is a lack of professionally trained IT security specialists. Although there is a lot of demand for specialised cybersecurity training, only a fraction of major universities with computer science departments offer courses in IT and cybersecurity. In response to this, several Fraunhofer Institutes and universities of applied sciences have developed a modular, part-time continuing education program to alleviate the unmet demand for training opportunities.

The Cybersecurity Training Lab

Within this context, the Cybersecurity Training Lab will receive €6 million per year in funding from the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) during its first years of operation to offer a modular concept for cybersecurity training. The Fraunhofer Academy intends to develop new modules based on demand and provides end-to-end quality management.

The Lab’s collaborative approach enables the incorporation of the latest theoretical or practical research findings into the teaching programme, and participants have the opportunity to work in modern laboratories equipped with simulation tools allowing real threat scenarios to be tested. The training lab offers the following thematic specialisations:

Industrial manufacturing / Industry 4.0
Critical infrastructures / Use cases for energy and water infrastructures
High-security and emergency-response facilities
Internet security and IT forensics
Software quality / Product certification
Embedded systems, mobile security and the internet of things

Learning format

The content of the trainings are condensed into compact formats in order to allow for part-time attendance. In addition, the modules can be combined to match the IT security requirements of various professional functions. The online format of the Learning Lab allows for flexible learning, and for participants to stay up to date with the latest developments in IT security and technology. Fraunhofer Academy offers trainings in three different formats:

Online seminar
Blended-learning seminar
On-demand courses

Expert advice for your company

In addition to training offers, Fraunhofer Academy’s Cybersecurity Training Lab specialises in delivering tailored advice and expertise for increased IT security to your company’s needs. This comes in the format of tailored continued education, or consultations and analyses. Visit the Academy's website for more.