Cyberattacks have long been a reality. They are also increasingly threatening critical infrastructure such as energy supplies and industrial facilities. Using innovative test environments and practical research, researchers at FH Salzburg are working to make systems more resilient.

In May 2026, Cornelia Schneider took over as head of the Department of Information Technologies and Digitalisation at FH Salzburg. In this interview, she shares her plans for the IT department and the importance that cybersecurity and AI will play in the future.

What happens when an abstract threat suddenly turns into a real-life emergency? This is precisely the question that students on the Master’s degree programme Cyber Security must address as part of a comprehensive crisis management exercise.

The Master’s student talks about her journey into cybersecurity, staying calm during security incidents – and what a treasure hunt has to do with it.