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Linux Cyber Security

Organizations today are increasingly turning to Linux as a platform of choice for large enterprise infrastructure and small embedded systems. The network connectivity of Linux systems exposes them to hostile and malicious cyber attacks. The CAS Linux Cyber Security teaches students the internals of Linux, how to harden Linux systems, and various types of attacks targeting Linux servers. The CAS completes with a module on Linux forensics in the event of compromise or abuse.

This CAS

  • is designed for IT and Cybersecurity professionals wanting to specialize in Linux systems and Linux Cyber security.
  • provides you with a deep understanding of how Linux works and how Linux can be hacked.
  • teaches you the skills to securely harden Linux systems and perform digital forensics in the event of an incident.
Course in English | BFH

Factsheet

  • Degree/Certificate Certificat of Advanced Studies (CAS)
  • Duration Week 17 to week 40
  • Application deadline 24 March
    8–24 participants
  • ECTS credits 12 ECTS-Credits
  • Costs CHF 7'500
  • Teaching language English
  • Location Biel, Aarbergstrasse 46 / Online
  • School School of Engineering and Computer Science
  • Next session Spring semester 2026

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CAS Linux Cyber Security

Structure + Content

Organizations today are increasingly turning to Linux as a platform of choice for many organizations, product manufacturers, and service providers.

Portrait

Linux is being used for large supercomputers and clusters, for cloud and virtualization infrastructure, and for backend storage and database servers. Linux is used for Internet facing services, firewalls, and edge computing. In addition to scalable enterprise infrastructure, Linux is also used in small embedded devices and industrial control systems. Linux end-user distributions are also becoming attractive as desktop environments.

The network connectivity of Linux systems exposes them to hostile and malicious cyber attacks. The CAS LCS teaches students the internals of Linux, how to harden Linux systems, and various types of hacking attacks targeting Linux servers. The CAS LCS completes with a module on Linux forensics in the event of compromise or abuse.

Education goals

This continuing education program has practical learning objectives. Students completing the CAS-LCS will have deep understanding of how Linux works and how Linux can be hacked. Students will have the skills to securely harden Linux systems and perform digital forensics in the event of an incident.

  • Linux Internals
  • Linux Hacking
  • Linux Hardening
  • Linux Forensics
Skill Profile: Linux Cyber Security Enlarge image

Skill levels

  1. Proficiency/knowledge
  2. Comprehension
  3. Application
  4. Analysis
  5. Synthesis
  6. Appraisal

A module may include a variety of teaching methods such as lectures, seminars, case studies, practical labs, assignments, etc.

Degree + Title

Certificate of Advanced Studies (CAS) in «Linux Cyber Security»

Requirements + admission

For the CAS Linux Cyber Security, you bring a university degree and professional experience or an equivalent qualification.

The CAS LCS is designed for IT and Cybersecurity professionals wanting to specialize in Linux systems and Linux Cyber security.

As a rule, a university degree and practical experience are required for admission. 
People with a high vocational training can apply, provided they have suitable professional experience and prior scientific and methodological knowledge. 

Requirements

Admission into the CAS LCS requires one of the following:

  • a university degree or equivalent professional education degree in computer science, computer engineering, or related field
  • professional experience in Cybersecurity, threat intelligence, digital forensics or IT investigation, and a related industry certification.

If applicant qualifications are unclear or inconclusive, further information (for example, a CV) or an interview may be requested.

Legal foundations – Bern University of Applied Sciences

Infoevent and Course guidance

Do you have questions about the continuing education programme? The head of degree program, CAS supervisor and lecturers will answer your questions at our information events.

Contact

Prof. Dr. Bruce Nikkel

  • Co-Leiter Institut ICE
  • +41 32 321 63 77
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Miriam Patwa

  • Studienkoordinatorin Weiterbildung
  • +41 31 848 58 68
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Study Guidance for Continuing Education

Location

The CAS Linux Cyber Security is taught partly on site and partly remote. The study location for on-site teaching is at Aarbergstrasse 46 in the Switzerland Innovation Park Biel/Bienne (SIPBB).

Switzerland Innovation Park Biel/Bienne (SIPBB)

A location with many advantages

  • Classrooms within two minutes walking distance from Biel/Bienne railway station
  • Ideal train connections from Bern’s main railway station (every 15 minutes) and from Bern Wankdorf (every 30 minutes)
  • State-of-the-art infrastructure in the new SIPBB building
  • Various catering options in the immediate vicinity
  • Innovation and networking events

And that’s not all! Biel/Bienne is…

  • an innovation hotspot,
  • a university city,
  • an industrial and service city with numerous major players in the watchmaking, mechanical engineering, precision engineering and medical technology industries and major representatives of the communications and telecommunications sectors,
  • bordered by Lake Biel and its wide range of sports and leisure facilities,
  • a city that embodies bilingualism,
  • a town with a vibrant cultural life.

Biel Aarbergstrasse 46 (Switzerland Innovation Park Biel/Bienne)

Biel, Aarbergstrasse 46

Bern University of Applied Sciences

Engineering and Computer Science
Switzerland Innovation Park Biel/Bienne
Aarbergstrasse 46
CH 2503 Biel

Bern University of Applied Sciences

Engineering and Computer Science
Switzerland Innovation Park Biel/Bienne
Aarbergstrasse 46
CH 2503 Biel