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Please register at
https://aaoodle.aau.at/brRwrni7hTJD5zfS
using the password"CTFStudy1".
Please enter your name and contact email address in the field and select your university, e.g., “Martina Musterman (m192@emailadresse.io)”
I always wanted to learn ethical hacking, but...
…now is your chance! Join a Study on AI in Cybersecurity
Can AI help you learn hacking skills faster?
We are conducting a broad research study at university level to explore how Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools can support beginners in learning ethical hacking and penetration testing.
What is the study about?
You will test modern AI-powered cybersecurity tools and solve Capture The Flag (CTF) challenges — real-world inspired hacking tasks used in competitions and industry training. There is a also a control group involved without AI-tools.
We want to understand:
- Can beginners keep up with experienced competitors using AI?
- How do AI tools support learning?
- Do these tools lower barriers for people with little or no prior experience?
Who can participate?
We are looking for:
- Students (Bachelor / Master)
- With little or no experience in practical cybersecurity
- Especially encouraged:
* Students who graduated from non-technical high-schools
* Women and underrepresented groups in tech
What will you do?
- Use AI tools (or a control setup) to solve cybersecurity challenges
- Work independently over ~2 months
- Spend approx. 20–30 hours total and maintian short diary logs
- Fill out 2 short questionnaires
- Participate in a final focus group discussion (~90 minutes)
What tools will you use?
Depending on your group:
- AI-based cybersecurity tools
- OR traditional tools (control group)
No prior experience required - you will learn along the way!
Compensation
- €150 compensation for full participation
- Additional incentives possible!
Why participate?
- Gain hands-on experience in cybersecurity
- Learn cutting-edge AI tools
- Contribute to research shaping the future of AI & security
- Boost your CV with practical skills
Who conducts the study?
- The study is conducted by:
* Technische Universität Wien (TU Wien)
* Universität Klagenfurt
Where does the study take place?
- Information event will take place online.
- Kick-off event online
- Tool Use: at home
- Focus Group interview will take place at your University or online.
Timeline
- Start: 1.7. (Information Event)
- Duration: ~2 months (flexible schedule)
Interested?
Sign up or ask questions: Jasmin.Wachter@aau.at
Or visit https://www.syssec.at/en/veranstaltungen/ctf
16:00 – 17:00
