Human-Centered Security
Betreuender Professor: Prof. Dr. Florian AltDozentin: Dr. Viktorija Paneva
Übungsleitung: Oliver Hein und Felix Dietz
Umfang: 2 SWS Vorlesung, 2 SWS Übung
ECTS credits: 6
Sprache: Englisch
Modul: Modulzuordnungen
Kapazität: max. 100
Lehrplan
The Human-Centered Security (HCS) lecture focuses on designing and developing secure, privacy-preserving systems that account for how users interact with technology. Technology alone cannot solve all security challenges. While it is possible to create technically robust security mechanisms, many security issues persist because systems often lack usability. This disconnect leads to users often (intentionally or unintentionally) bypassing or undermining security mechanisms. Therefore, human factors play a central role in IT security, and this course aims to equip students with the knowledge and skills to address these issues. The lecture, alongside practical exercises, will provide students with a comprehensive overview of key challenges in the field of human-centered security. Students will examine various security mechanisms, mental models of users, and techniques for threat modelling. Topics such as authentication, password management, and Social Engineering will be explored in depth. The course also addresses emerging user-centred threats posed by new, pervasive technologies, such as Mixed Reality, and Smart Homes, which introduce unique security risks due to their novel interaction patterns. Designed for students interested in both security and usability, this lecture provides insights into the intersection of these fields. By the end of the course, participants will have the theoretical and practical tools to design secure systems that meet the needs of real users while maintaining high security standards.
LectureThe lecture will be held every Tuesday from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. (c.t.), beginning October 14.
Location: Edmund-Rumpler-Strasse 13, Room B 117.
| Weekday | First Lecture | Time | Location - Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday | 14.10.2025 | 14:00 - 16:00 c.t | Edmund-Rumpler-Strasse 13 - B 117 |
Two tutorials will be held every second Tuesday from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. (c.t.) and Wednesday from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. (c.t.), starting October 28/29.
Location: Tuesday: Edmund-Rumpler-Strasse 13, Room B 185 and Wednesday: Edmund-Rumpler-Strasse 9, Room A 127.
| Weekday | First Tutorial | Time | Location - Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday | 28.10.2025 | 16:00 - 18:00 c.t | Edmund-Rumpler-Strasse 13 - B 185 |
| Wednesday | 29.10.2025 | 14:00 - 16:00 c.t. | Edmund-Rumpler-Strasse 9 - A 127 |
| Date | Time | Topic | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14.10.2025 | 14:00-16:00 c.t. | Kick-Off & Introduction | Edmund-Rumpler-Strasse 13 - B 117 |
| 21.10.2025 | 15:00-17:00 s.t. |
Human-Centered Privacy in Intelligent Environments (PhD Defense) | Zoom-Link see Moodle (online-only lecture) |
| 28.10.2025 | 14:00-16:00 c.t. | Security Fundamentals | Edmund-Rumpler-Strasse 13 - B 117 |
| 04.11.2025 | 14:00-16:00 c.t. | Privacy Fundamentals | Edmund-Rumpler-Strasse 13 - B 117 |
| 11.11.2025 | 14:00-16:00 c.t. |
Research Ethics & Data Collection I (Survey) | Edmund-Rumpler-Strasse 13 - B 117 |
| 18.11.2025 | 14:00-16:00 c.t. |
Data Collection II (Interviews, Focus Group, Observations...) | Edmund-Rumpler-Strasse 13 - B 117 |
| 25.11.2025 | 14:00-16:00 c.t. |
Research Approaches (Lab, Field, in the Wild) | Edmund-Rumpler-Strasse 13 - B 117 |
| 02.12.2025 | 14:00-16:00 c.t. |
HCS Research Process I (Step-by-step) | Edmund-Rumpler-Strasse 13 - B 117 |
| 09.12.2025 | 14:00-16:00 c.t. |
HCS Research Process II, Authentication (Knowledge and Token) | Edmund-Rumpler-Strasse 13 - B 117 |
| 16.12.2025 | 14:00-16:00 c.t. |
Risk Representation | Edmund-Rumpler-Strasse 13 - B 117 |
| 23.12.2025 | 14:00-16:00 c.t. |
entfaellt | Edmund-Rumpler-Strasse 13 - B 117 |
| - Winter Break - | |||
| 13.01.2026 | 14:00-16:00 c.t. |
Authenthication (Biometrics) | Edmund-Rumpler-Strasse 13 - B 117 |
| 20.01.2026 | 14:00-16:00 c.t. |
Applied Human-Centered Security | Edmund-Rumpler-Strasse 13 - B 117 |
| 27.01.2026 | 14:00-16:00 c.t. |
Social Engineering | Edmund-Rumpler-Strasse 13 - B 117 |
| 03.02.2026 | 14:00-16:00 c.t. |
Secure Software Development | Edmund-Rumpler-Strasse 13 - B 117 |
Register for the Moodle course to participate.
