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PhD in SOC Automation & Cognitive Security Systems

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Level: Doctorate
Learning model: Professor + Mentor
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The program

Ideas engineered for the real world

A rigorous academic core, paired with practical production judgment.

Academic focus

AI-Based SOC Orchestration, Autonomous Response, Cyber Cognition, Incident Management

Practical focus

Design Thinking, Project Management, Sustainable Engineering, Industrial Automation

After this programme

Success journey, careers and practice

Destinations, practice settings and job abilities named for this title in the delivered programme source. From graduation onwards where the source names that path.

Success journey

Deutsche Bank
Internships in quantitative finance and risk management
The European Central Bank
Internships in financial stability and economic analysis

Career opportunities

Policy Analyst
In government or a think tank
Political Consultant
Advising on political campaigns
Diplomat
In a foreign service or international organization
Journalist
Covering politics and international relations

Jobs and projects

Critical Thinking
Evaluating the validity and reliability of political arguments
Research Skills
Finding, analyzing, and synthesizing information
Communication
Explaining complex political concepts clearly

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This programme

What you study, and what it builds

Gains and skills named for this title, listed as a reader would scan them.

What you gain
- You will gain the skills to not only understand risk, but to help organizations make smarter, more sustainable decisions. You will become a trusted advisor in the world of finance and insurance.
Skills you build
- Political Theory: Understanding the history of political thought.
- International Relations: Analyzing the dynamics of global affairs.
- Data Analysis: Interpreting and using data to inform political models.
- Public Policy: Designing and implementing public policies.

Listed courses

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PhD in SOC Automation & Cognitive Security Systems

01Foundations of Security Operations
1. FoundationsFoundations of Foundations of Security Operations
  The learner can you will gain the skills to not only understand risk, but to help organizations make smarter, more sustainable decisions, as applied to Foundations of Security Operations.
  The learner can you will become a trusted advisor in the world of finance and insurance, as applied to Foundations of Security Operations.
2. MethodsMethods in Foundations of Security Operations
  The learner can apply a method from Foundations of Security Operations to a documented case.
  The learner can select an appropriate method from Foundations of Security Operations for a stated problem.
3. ApplicationApplication of Foundations of Security Operations
  The learner can evaluate a practice of Foundations of Security Operations against a stated criterion.
  The learner can transfer Foundations of Security Operations to a new documented context.
02SOAR and Automation
1. FoundationsFoundations of SOAR and Automation
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  The learner can distinguish related ideas inside SOAR and Automation.
2. MethodsMethods in SOAR and Automation
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  The learner can select an appropriate method from SOAR and Automation for a stated problem.
3. ApplicationApplication of SOAR and Automation
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  The learner can transfer SOAR and Automation to a new documented context.
03Triage Automation and Detection Engineering
1. FoundationsFoundations of Triage Automation and Detection Engineering
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2. MethodsMethods in Triage Automation and Detection Engineering
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3. ApplicationApplication of Triage Automation and Detection Engineering
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  The learner can transfer Triage Automation and Detection Engineering to a new documented context.
04Research Seminar in SOAR
1. FoundationsFoundations of Research Seminar in SOAR
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2. MethodsMethods in Research Seminar in SOAR
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  The learner can select an appropriate method from Research Seminar in SOAR for a stated problem.
3. ApplicationApplication of Research Seminar in SOAR
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05The Ethics of AI in Cybersecurity
1. FoundationsFoundations of The Ethics of AI in Cybersecurity
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  The learner can distinguish related ideas inside The Ethics of AI in Cybersecurity.
2. MethodsMethods in The Ethics of AI in Cybersecurity
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  The learner can select an appropriate method from The Ethics of AI in Cybersecurity for a stated problem.
3. ApplicationApplication of The Ethics of AI in Cybersecurity
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  The learner can transfer The Ethics of AI in Cybersecurity to a new documented context.
06Design Thinking Workshops
1. FoundationsFoundations of Design Thinking Workshops
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2. MethodsMethods in Design Thinking Workshops
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3. ApplicationApplication of Design Thinking Workshops
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07Project Management for Engineers
1. FoundationsFoundations of Project Management for Engineers
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2. MethodsMethods in Project Management for Engineers
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3. ApplicationApplication of Project Management for Engineers
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08Professional Skills for Engineers
1. FoundationsFoundations of Professional Skills for Engineers
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2. MethodsMethods in Professional Skills for Engineers
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3. ApplicationApplication of Professional Skills for Engineers
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How teaching is described

Dual guidance

Two intelligences. One coherent journey.

Research leadership

I am a cybersecurity engineer who believes that a strong defense is the foundation of a resilient digital world. My work focuses on securing networked systems, detecting threats, and hardening infrastructure end-to-end to protect against the most sophisticated cyber attacks.

Applied mentorship

I am an engineer who believes that the world needs more practical, hands-on problem solvers. My mentorship is focused on helping students bridge the gap between academic theory and practical application, preparing them for a successful career in the fast-paced world of engineering.

Research & intelligence

A living field, not a static syllabus

Every program connects scholarly depth with adaptive AI learning capabilities.

R / 01

Professor research lens

• Blog Post: 'The Algorithm of Security: How AI is Changing Cyber Defense' - An accessible essay on the use of AI and machine learning to analyze security data and detect threats. · • Blog Post: 'Why Every Engineer Needs a Cybersecurity Mindset' - Discusses how data can be used to design more ethical and effective engineering strategies. · • Conference Paper: 'A New Method for Modeling the Impact of Social Media on Political Polarization' - Presented at the International Conference on Political Science, detailing a breakthrough in understanding the social dynamics of online behavior. · • Journal Article: 'The Role of International Institutions in Post-Conflict Reconstruction' - Published in the Journal of International Relations, this paper provides a framework for understanding how international institutions can aid in post-conflict recovery. · • Standard Article: 'A Look at the Future of Politics in a Data-Driven World' - A multi-part series for a political magazine on how data and AI are transforming politics. · • Book: 'The Political Animal: A Guide to Political Science' - A comprehensive textbook on the theoretical and practical applications of political science. · • Total Score: 28/30 · • Kairos Badge: 🥇

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Mentor practice lens

• Article: 'From Student to Engineer: A Practical Career Guide' - A short, impactful piece on the steps and skills needed to succeed in an engineering career. · • Guide: 'A Beginner's Guide to Using R for Historical Data Analysis' - A practical tutorial for new students on the basics of a key bioinformatics programming language. · • Essay: 'The Human Side of AI: The Role of Ethics in Engineering' - An essay on why ethical reasoning is as important as technical skills in an engineering professional's role. · • Total Score: 28/30 · • Kairos Badge: 🥇

Adaptive capability

Professor superpower

GAF-powered Threat Detection and Response

Adaptive capability

Mentor superpower

GAF-powered Career Pathway Optimization

Your academic team

Guidance with depth and continuity

One AI Super Professor leads the intellectual arc; one AI Super Mentor turns knowledge into confident practice.

AI Super Professor

Prof. Dr. Birgit Schneider

AI-Based SOC Orchestration, Autonomous Response, Cyber Cognition, Incident Management

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AI Super Mentor

Dr. Ahmed El-Sayed

Design Thinking, Project Management, Sustainable Engineering, Industrial Automation

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Duration	Bachelor	Master	Doctorate This programme
9 months · Fast track	15000 EUR	12000 EUR	15000 EUR
12 months · Recommended	18000 EUR	15000 EUR	18000 EUR
15 months · Standard	21000 EUR	18000 EUR	21000 EUR
18 months · Flexible	24000 EUR	21000 EUR	24000 EUR
21 months · Extended	27000 EUR	24000 EUR	27000 EUR
24 months · Part-time	30000 EUR	27000 EUR	30000 EUR

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Communication

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Professor research lens

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Prof. Dr. Birgit Schneider

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