Cyber security for Germany’s digital sovereignty

We are conducting research into what will be top-class cyber security in ten to 15 years’ time – to protect our country’s internal and external security.

Programs

Research for the day after tomorrow. Commissioned by us – today.

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Focal points

Safe society. Secure systems. Key technologies.

Clustered into three key areas, we have identified 15 cyber security topics within which we identify, fund and evaluate research projects.

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Secure society
Secure systems
Key technologies

Innovation &
Knowledge management

A look into the future.

What could be top class in cyber security in ten to 15 years’ time? Our innovation and knowledge management finds answers – by focusing on weak signals.

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New awards

Your research in cyber security – apply now.

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Facts & Figures

80 Millions of euros for research programs per year
8 Research programs awarded since foundation
97 Employees
4–5 Years average duration per research program
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Insights

On our own behalf.

By involving security authorities and the armed forces in our research projects at an early stage, we ensure that innovative solutions are applied exactly where they are needed.
Dr. Julian Laufs
Head of Liaison
We have a unique opportunity here not only to significantly promote and advance BCI research, but also to help shape innovative technologies that could revolutionize the understanding and application of brain-computer interfaces.
Dr. Paula Vieweg
Head of Human-Machine Interaction
I find the question of how cybercrime can be recognized and combated in order to effectively protect society and the state against cyberattacks particularly exciting.
Olivia Gräupner
Research Officer Secure Society