CYBERGY FAU Summer School: Network Protection for Energy Control Systems
Join us for an Exclusive Summer School on Network Protection for Energy Systems!
Empower Your Future in Cybersecurity!
About the CYBERGY Summer School
Join us for the CYBERGY FAU Summer School on Network Protection for Energy Control Systems, a premier educational event focused on the intersection of cybersecurity and critical energy infrastructure. This five-day program will offer participants a unique opportunity to delve into the latest strategies and technologies for safeguarding energy systems against evolving cyber threats.
Led by experts from academia, the CYBERGY FAU Summer School provides a mix of theoretical foundations, hands-on workshops, and real-world case studies. Attendees will gain valuable insights into the challenges and solutions for protecting energy control systems in today’s connected world.
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Details
Important Information: The number of participants is limited
| Event type | Workshop |
| Language | English |
| Workshop | Block event: 7.04.2025 until 11.04.2025 Room: 11301.00.031 (0.031-113 Seminarraum), Martensstraße 1 |
| Registration | Via StudOn until March 3, 2025 |
| Participants | Master students, PhD students, and researchers interested in cybersecurity for energy systems. |
- Understand the fundamentals of network security tailored to energy systems
- Explore state-of-the-art tools and practices for incident detection and response
- Gain practical experience through interactive workshops and case studies
- Network with professionals and researchers in the field of cybersecurity
- Gain hands-on experience with cybersecurity tools and techniques
- Learn from international experts in energy systems and cybersecurity
- Network with industry professionals and like-minded peers
- Receive an official attendance certification upon successful completion
- To ensure participants can fully engage with the program and benefit from the training, the following foundational knowledge is needed:
- 📘 Cybersecurity Fundamentals: A basic understanding of core concepts in cybersecurity, such as threats, vulnerabilities, and basic protection mechanisms
- 💻 Basic Computer Concepts: Familiarity with essential computer science concepts, such as file systems, memory, and hardware/software interactions
- 🖥️ Operating Systems (Linux & Windows): Experience navigating and operating within Linux and Windows environments, as these systems will be used throughout the training
- The following prior knowledge and experience is needed:
- 🌐 IT and Cybersecurity Essentials: Familiarity with the basics of IT infrastructure, including key concepts like IP addressing, network layers, and basic encryption
- 🔧 Experience with Operating Systems & Network Configurations: Hands-on experience using Linux or Windows, managing system configurations, and understanding how networks are set up and secured
- 🛠️ Knowledge of Communication Protocols: Awareness of basic network protocols such as TCP/IP, HTTP, FTP, and DNS, as these are integral to network protection and cybersecurity analysis
Dr. Maria Cristina Alcaraz Tello
Associate Professor – University of Malaga (UMA), Spain
Dr. Abdelkader Shaaban
Scientist – Austrian Institute of Technology (AIT), Austria
- This event is co-funded by the European Union under the CyberSecPro initiative
Q: Who can join the CYBERGY summer school?
A: Master students, PhD students, and researchers interested in cybersecurity.
Q: What is the application process?
A: Fill out the registration form before March 3, 2025. Applications will be evaluated to select participants.
Q: Is there a participation fee?
A: No registration fees. Just learning!
Q: Will I receive a certificate?
A: Yes, participants who complete the program will receive a participation certificate.
Q: What should I bring?
A: A laptop and a strong desire to learn!
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