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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 Jennifer Friedauer and be inspired!

Jennifer Friedauer

Cyber Security in the Age of Large-Scale Adversaries

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Jennifer was a PhD student at the Chair for Human-Centred Security at Ruhr University Bochum (RUB).

Her Research:

Her research focuses on the education of users in the field of IT security in the form of security awareness, trainings, and behavioral change and the role of self-efficacy. Using empirical research methods (e.g. eye-tracking, interviews und questionnaires) she investigates their experiences, knowledge and trust in technologies and systems. Jennifer graduated from RUB in 2019 with a master’s degree in education and social sciences.

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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:

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

Cyber Security in the Age of Large-Scale Adversaries

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Questions regarding Support from CASA

Cyber Security in the Age of Large-Scale Adversaries

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