Cyber Security in the Age of Large-Scale Adversaries

Women in IT Security

Whether in communication, health, or mobility: IT security plays an important role in all socially relevant areas. The continuous linking of the digital and physical worlds is constantly presenting new challenges and questions. Innovative solutions and ideas are needed! Curiosity, openness, creativity, and the ability to shift perspectives are therefore essential skills for a career in IT security.

The career opportunities are as diverse as the challenges. With our series Women in IT Security, we aim to highlight the variety of paths and opportunities in IT security – especially for women – and introduce exciting women with different research focuses who work here at Ruhr University Bochum (RUB) and our partner institutes.

Get to know Doreen Riepel and be inspired!

Doreen Riepel

Doreen was a PhD student at the Chair for Cryptography at Ruhr University Bochum (RUB), within the Cluster of Excellence CASA.

Her Research:

Her research focuses on the design and analysis of cryptographic protocols. This includes, in particular, interactive protocols for cryptographic key exchange and the generation of mathematical proofs. In 2019, she completed her master’s degree in IT security at RUB.

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CASA For Women

We offer talented young female scientists exciting career opportunities:

Support through CASA

CASA encourages talented female researchers to pursue careers in academia and industry and supports them in balancing work and personal life. Specific measures include, among others:

our Women in Security and Cryptography Workshop,
networking activities,
workshops and training,
diversity mentoring,
support with childcare,
and the Dual Career Program of Ruhr University Bochum.

Information on the general equality opportunities at Ruhr University Bochum:
https://uni.ruhr-uni-bochum.de/en/diversity

CASA researchers at the CASA Retreat 2023. Copyright: CASA, Riediger

Questions regarding Support from CASA

Kirsten Jäger
Equal Opportunities & Diversity,
Quality & Event Management
(0)234-32-29263
K.Jaeger(at)rub.de

If you have any questions about the "Women in IT Security" series, please feel free to contact Annika Gödde.

Women in IT Security

Doreen Riepel

CASA For Women

Women in Security and Cryptography Workshop (WISC)

Open PhD and PostDoc positions (m/f/d)

Reasons to choose CASA

Questions regarding Support from CASA