Areas of Excellence
Cyber Security Systems
Recent headlines frequently spotlight issues like ransomware, data breaches, and attacks on public infrastructure.
At TU Graz, a team of around 50 at the „Applied Information Processing and Communication“ institute explores areas such as advanced „Crypto-implementations,“ „Secure e-Government,“ and „Trustworthy Systems.“ Joanneum Research has a dedicated group focusing on cyber security and defense, with special attention to Security by Design and Thread Modeling. Meanwhile, the „Cyber Security Research Group“ at Alpen Adria University is immersed in the design and execution of cryptography and secure systems. The region’s industrial sector is also robust, featuring key players like NXP, BearingPoint, Siemens, and mgIT.
Each year, the Cluster hosts a series of events on Cyber Security Systems, fostering a stronger professional network. These events bring together experts from academia and industry to discuss the latest developments. Given the success of the „Spotlight Cyber Security Series,“ a collaborative annual event series has been established with partners like JOANNEUM Research and TU Graz.
The Area of Excellence offers partner companies the opportunity, among other things, for mutual exchange and to identify and develop cooperative projects.
After finishing my master in business administration at the Karl-Franzens-University at Graz I started my professional career at an international operating automotive supplier where I gained a lot of experience in leading international project teams and working in an industrial area. As a Project & Business Development Manager I had the chance to evolve several projects in the renewable energy sector as well as in the engineering industry before I started my career as a Business Consultant for foreign direct investments.
As a Project Manager for Technology & Innovation within the SILICON ALPS Cluster I use my network and my professional know-how about the business locations to develop projects, represent the eco system on an international level and connecting people for success.