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.
We are shaping the future of digitalization – with trustworthiness as our foundation. In an increasingly connected world, we combine technological innovation with a deep sense of social responsibility. Our research and development is aimed at creating secure, transparent and sustainable solutions that meet not only technical but also human needs. Together, we are working on a digital future based on integrity, sustainability and trustworthy technologies.
Latest News
17.02.2025 | Discover medical technology during the winter holidays
The COSMO Science Forum is hosting two interactive workshops on medical technology for school pupils during the winter holidays. Participants can build a stethoscope, learn about data protection, or control a robotic arm using body movements.
11.02.2025 | International Day of Women and Girls in Science – Dr. Sara Zain
On the International Day of Women and Girls in Science 2025, we highlight Dr. Sara Zain, a senior researcher at the Barkhausen Institut. Her work in digital security and cryptographic verification contributes to making IT systems more secure and trustworthy.
04.02.2025 | IT Pain Points in Everyday Hospital Life
The "IT Pain Points in Everyday Hospital Life" workshop at the COSMO Science Forum brought together medical and IT experts to discuss real-world challenges and solutions for integrating digital systems in hospital workflows.
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!