Cyber Security ETH Zurich - Swiss Federal Institute of Technology

Overview

Cyber Security is a cornerstone for the continued expansion and acceptance of the information society while, at the same time, being a fundamental research discipline within computer science. Given the news coverage of cyber security issues in recent years, the importance of the topic is self-explaining. Beyond enhancing existing systems, security technologies further enable new applications and have transformative effects on the society by redefining and challenging trust relationships and assumptions.

Course Overview

Research in cyber security strives to find solutions to pressing security problems in computer systems, networks and their applications.

The Cyber Security program at ETH Zurich - Swiss Federal Institute of Technology aims to provide both foundational and applied knowledge in this quickly expanding domain by leveraging expertise from the faculty in both institutions.

To complement the programme, students choose a focus area in computer science as a minor, such as computer systems, information systems, machine learning, software engineering, theoretical computer science, or visual computing.

Careers

Graduates of this Cyber Security programme at ETH Zurich - Swiss Federal Institute of Technology will face excellent job perspectives. There is a high demand for cyber security experts in all areas of business and administration, as well as in research.