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Bachelor in Information and Cyber Security A field of activity with great potential

Apply for the BSc program in Information and Cyber Security to acquire the necessary specialist knowledge to protect companies and public institutions from cyber attacks and equip them with a secure IT infrastructure.

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Mega trends such as digitalization, Industry 4.0 and the Internet of Things (IoT) cause an ever-growing demand for experts in the field of information security. The new Information and Cyber Security program closes this gap and provides the specialist skills and knowledge necessary to build and operate secure IT infrastructures. In the program, students learn to work with sensitive data as well as product and process secrets and acquire the skills to support the IT security efforts of companies and public institutions.

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Secure despite deepfakes: How companies protect their systems

Deepfakes are a threat to biometric identities, particularly in poorly protected processes such as online onboarding. This post talks about the key security gaps and how you can defend yourself against deepfake attacks with behaviour metrics and adaptive authentication (only German).

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Harnessing AI for your final assignment: how to use AI tools correctly

With a few bullet points and a great prompt to the finished thesis? In this post, you’ll learn about the relevant guidelines around AI tools and how to use them correctly. Independent research and discussing your thesis are more important than ever (only German).

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Chaos engineering: The art of building resilient systems

Would you let a horde of wild apes descend on your data center? Surely, they would destroy it. But if you want to improve your system, you should ask them in. It’s called chaos engineering. Read here why Netflix brought the tool of the “Chaos Monkey” to the IT Community and how it could improve your system, too (only German).

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“We will have to wait a few more years for password-free IT security”

Forecasts for 2021: The fourth article in our future series is about Information & Cyber Security | Privacy (only German).

Six Reasons to Study for an Information & Cyber Security Degree at the Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts

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Customizable program

Assemble about a third of your curriculum from a catalogue of freely selectable modules.

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Selecting a specialization

In the final two semesters, you will be have the opportunity to specialize in a specific field in the framework of your chosen Major. 

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Flexible time models

The three time models - full time, part time and work-study track - allow for flexible curriculum planning catering to the needs of those who have a job or a family, or are active in competitive sport.

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Practical perspective

Specialists in the field of Cyber Security have never been in higher demand. Industry experts talk about the current situation and what to expect for the future.

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Intercultural skills

During your studies you have the opportunity to participate in international project weeks or semesters abroad at partner universities abroad.

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State-of-the-art infrastructure

You will have different Labs with its state-of-the-art infrastructure at your disposal.

Information events
The Information events at the Lucerne School of Computer Science and Information Technology provide an overview of the available bachelor's programs and a glance into the day-to-day life as a student. Depending on the format, you have the opportunity to learn more about one, two or even three study programs and to talk to current and former students.

Taster lessons for the Bachelor in Information & Cyber Security
The taster lessons for prospective students provide a glance into the various modules and the curriculum as a whole. To the taster lessons.

Application deadline for fall semester 2025
Friday, 15 August 2025 | Recommendation: as early as possible

Application deadline for spring semester 2026
Thursday, 15. January 2025 | Recommendation: as early as possible

Facts

Specialisation
  • Bachelor in Information and Cyber Security
Field of activity
  • Manager/leader in the realization of network systems security concepts 
  • Software developer in the development of secure software-intensive systems
  • Consultant of companies and business leaders, e.g. cause and effect analysis of events, risk and weakness assessment 
  • Systems and security administration manager/leader for all types of online services
  • Manager/project leader in the development and realization of information systems for the processing of sensitive data
  • Manager/project leader in a position within the fast-growing field of IT security consulting
  • IT Security coordinator, network and security specialist, etc.
  • Developer of security products and technologies
  • Manager/leader of projects supporting the prosecution and clearance of cyber crimes and the related preservation of evidence
 
Admission
  • Vocational baccalaureate (Germany: higher education entrance qualification) with recognized vocational training, both either in technical or commercial direction
  • Academic baccalaureate plus approx. one year of professional experience in the commercial or technical field
  • Graduates of a higher professional education (HF) - (e.g. HF Cyber Security & Course Army = 21 ECTS credit)
  • There is also the possibility of admission via the pre-admission course
Application deadline

Autumn semester: 15 August / Spring semester: 15 January

Commencement of studies

15 September 2025 / 16. February 2026 

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