CYBERGY FAU Summer School 2026

By participating in this summer school, attendees will:

• Understand the architecture and cybersecurity challenges of modern critical infrastructures and smart grids.
• Explore emerging threats targeting operational technology (OT), industrial control systems (ICS), and cyber-physical systems.
• Learn how artificial intelligence impacts both cyber defense and cyber threats.
• Gain practical experience with network monitoring, intrusion detection, adversary simulation, and threat modelling.
• Understand current developments in quantum computing and post-quantum cryptography.
• Apply cybersecurity concepts through hands-on exercises and real-world scenarios.
• Network with international experts and fellow participants from academia and industry.

To ensure participants can fully engage with the program and benefit from the training, the following foundational knowledge is recommended:

• Cybersecurity Fundamentals
  A basic understanding of cybersecurity concepts such as threats, vulnerabilities, attack vectors, and protection mechanisms.
• Computer Science Basics
  Familiarity with operating systems, networking, and basic programming concepts.
• Operating Systems
  Experience working with Linux and/or Windows environments.
• Networking Fundamentals
  Basic understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP, routing, and network architectures.

• Participants should bring their own laptop.

The following software should be installed before the summer school:

• Python 3
• Docker
• VirtualBox
• Vagrant

Participants should also be able to install additional Python libraries (e.g., BACpypes3) if required during the hands-on sessions.

Dr.-Ing. Loui Al Sardy
Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU), Germany

Mamdouh Muhammad
Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU), Germany

Dr. Abdelkader Shaaban
Austrian Institute of Technology (AIT), Austria

Prof. Andrés Marín López
Universidad Politécnica de Madrid (UPM), Spain

Dr. Xavier Larriva-Novo
Universidad Politécnica de Madrid (UPM), Spain

Dr. Herson Esquivel Vargas
Instituto Tecnológico de Costa Rica (TEC), Costa Rica

• Learn from internationally recognized cybersecurity experts.
• Gain hands-on experience with state-of-the-art tools and methodologies.
• Explore real-world cybersecurity challenges in critical infrastructures.
• Expand your professional and academic network.
• Receive an official certificate of participation.
• Discover current research trends and future challenges in smart-grid cybersecurity.

Who can join the CYBERGY Summer School?
Master students, PhD students, researchers, and professionals interested in cybersecurity and critical infrastructure protection.

Is there a participation fee?
No. Participation is free of charge.

Will I receive a certificate?
Yes. Participants who successfully complete the summer school will receive an official certificate of participation.

What should I bring?
A laptop and enthusiasm for learning and collaboration.

How do I apply?
Applications will be handled through StudOn. Registration details will be announced soon.