Cybersecurity & Cybercrime Minor: Digital Threats & Defence

What I Did During This Minor

During this interdisciplinary minor programme, I dove into the complex world of cybersecurity and cybercrime, studying both technical security measures and the human factors that influence digital threats.

The programme combined hands-on technical work with criminology and psychology. I learned about network security, penetration testing, and digital forensics whilst also studying the psychology behind social engineering attacks and cybercriminal behaviour.

The main highlight was conducting real research projects, including phishing awareness experiments among university students and analysing the Digital Services Act’s cybersecurity implications. I got practical experience with security analysis tools and learned to think like both attackers and defenders.

What I really enjoyed was understanding how cybersecurity isn’t just about technology - it’s about people, organisations, and society. The minor taught me to approach security challenges from multiple angles, considering technical vulnerabilities alongside human psychology and legal frameworks.

This experience gave me a unique perspective on digital security that goes beyond just technical knowledge, understanding the broader context that makes cybersecurity such a critical field in our interconnected world.