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CASA – Cyber Security

in the Age of Large-Scale Adversaries

Cluster of Excellence CASA

The center for pioneering cyber security research at Ruhr University Bochum. CASA pursues the clear goal of ensuring that the digital world is sustainably more secure. Together, our researchers develop effective solutions against powerful cyber attackers. In doing so, demonstrating international excellence, interdisciplinary research, and innovative approaches.
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CASA News

Insights into our Cluster of Excellence CASA: Current research results, pioneering cyber security research projects, upcoming events and portraits of our researchers.

CASA in the Media

Current media coverage of our Cluster of Excellence CASA in the press, newspapers, journals, magazines and podcasts.

Publications & Awards

Overview of the publications of our Cluster of Excellence and a selection of awards from our CASA researchers.

Events

Lectures, conferences, summer schools and workshops offer researchers and the interested public the opportunity to actively participate in our research. Our events serve as platforms for exchange and continuous professional development.

CASA Retreat

September 23-25, 2025

CASA Grand Reception

Februar 4, 2026

Computer Science Day

February 11, 2026

Summer School

June 22-25, 2026

Review of Past Events

Since 2019, our Cluster of Excellence CASA has successfully organized and hosted numerous events and sponsored both national and international conferences and events.

CASA Distinguished Lecture with Joost-Pieter Katoen (RWTH Aachen University)

03.09.2025

CASA Distinguished Lecture with Sameer Patil (University of Utah)

July 15, 2025

Annual Academic Celebration by the Faculty of Computer Science

July 11, 2025

WISC 2025

June 16-18, 2025

CASA: Organization and Structure

The core principles of our cluster include the active involvement of our researchers, the participation of renowned scientists from relevant research areas and intensive collaboration with external partners.

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Management

CASA relies on transparent decision-making processes and the participation of CASA researchers and internationally renowned scientists in committees.

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Network

CASA benefits from an extensive network of national and international partners from research institutions, companies and start-ups.

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Participating Institutions

In addition to Ruhr University Bochum as the main location, other universities and research institutes are also involved in the cluster.

Team

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CASA brings together outstanding researchers from various disciplines, including computer science, electrical engineering, mathematics and psychology.

Career at CASA

We are constantly looking for national and international talents in the field of cyber security with expertise in computer science, electrical engineering, mathematics, psychology (ideally with a technical focus) or related disciplines. Become part of our team!