Data Train Starter Track: Security & privacy

Security and privacy are key aspects in developing and maintaining trustworthy systems. A lack of security results in vulnerable systems exposed unprotected to potential attackers and presenting an incalculable economical and personal risk. As personal data has become the new currency in the digital era, its protection from unauthorized processing Weiterlesen…

Data Train Starter Track: Cryptography basics

Cryptography is the key technology to ensure the security and privacy of IT-systems. The understanding of basic principles of cryptographic functions is an indispensable prerequisite for the development of modern IT systems. Contents This course will provide elementary knowledge in cryptography (in theory and practice). For example: asymmetric vs. symmetric Weiterlesen…

Data Train Starter Track: Statistical thinking

Data science approaches are based on statistical/mathematical methods as well as computer science competences. In this context, it is crucial to understand the basic principles of statistical methods. This will help to adequately apply statistical methods and to produce reliable statistical results. Contents This course provides an introduction into statistical Weiterlesen…

Data Train Starter Track: Managing qualitative data

The term “qualitative data” is used to describe a broad variety of heterogeneous data, including various types of text (e.g. transcripts of interviews or observations), audio, video, picture or material artefacts. From the perspective of “quantitative” research–i.e., the application of statistical methods to standardized numerical data –, qualitative materials just Weiterlesen…