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
08.04.2025 | Gerhard Fettweis Wins Inaugural Pioneer Award for Trustworthy Technology
Congratulations to Prof. Gerhard Fettweis on receiving the first-ever Pioneer Award from the Bavarian Academy of Sciences and Humanities. The €300,000 prize honors his groundbreaking work in mobile communications and trustworthy technologies.
01.04.2025 | PRESS RELEASE: Barkhausen Institut and Dresden Municipal Libraries Recognized for Interdisciplinary Learning Program
The Barkhausen Institut and the Dresden Municipal Libraries have been honored with the 2025 LeLa Award. Their joint learning program, Artificial Intelligence for Children, combines literature and science, making AI accessible to students through an interactive mix of storytelling and hands-on workshops.
25.03.2025 | COST Action 6G-PHYSEC Meeting on Advancing Secure Communication Systems
The Barkhausen Institut is proud to host the COST Action 6G-PHYSEC meeting on May 12-13, 2025. Leading experts from around the globe will gather to discuss innovative strategies for secure communication systems and advance future research initiatives.
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!