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Barkhausen Institut

Trustworthiness for a Connected World

The Barkhausen Institut (BI) is an internationally recognized research institute conducting cutting-edge research on the trustworthiness of networked electronic systems. In an interdisciplinary and international team, we are jointly pursuing the goal of building a reliable foundation for the Internet of the future and enabling trust in digital technologies.

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    14.01.2025 | Networked medical technology? But secure!

    How trustworthy is connected medical technology? At the COSMO Science Forum, the Barkhausen Institut presents an interactive exhibit that explores data protection, IT security, and operational safety. Visitors can experience the data exchange of a connected pacemaker and gain playful insights into trustworthy healthcare.

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    09.01.2025 | Successful Workshop on Security, Trust, and Privacy in 6G

    The BI co-organized 3rd workshop on "Enabling Security, Trust, and Privacy in 6G Wireless Systems" took place during IEEE GLOBECOM 2024 in Cape Town. Leading experts discussed approaches for trustworthy communication in the 6G era. A highlight of the conference was the keynote by Prof. Gerhard Fettweis.

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    07.01.2025 | Science Cache “Circulation” at the COSMO Science Forum

    For the current 'Dr Future' exhibition, the BI has developed a Science Cache that provides a playful insight into the world of medical technology. Participants can solve various tasks and puzzles at four stations.

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Security and Privacy

One of the requirements for a trustworthy IoT is a secure and privacy-respecting data processing. Why, despite all the efforts, has it not yet been possible to get to grips with the security problems in the IoT sector? Where do we currently stand in the area of research and development?

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Internet of Things

What is "Internet of Things" actually? And where can you find this "IoT" in your everyday environment? 

Dive into an interactive world and learn more about a future technology that is sometimes already reality!

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