Theses
We appreciate your interest in writing your thesis at SECUSO!
We offer bachelor, master and study theses.
You can get ideas for possible topics from the list of ongoing and completed theses that were supervised at SECUSO. If you have own ideas or want to know more, get in touch to meet and discuss possible topics.
Please also read our Thesis Guide carefully. It already contains an overview of all important information about writing a thesis in our group, such as meetings with the supervisor, tips for writing and managing a thesis up to the presentation of the thesis.
Please use the latex template of the AIFB to prepare your thesis. If in doubt, consult your supervisor.
Please use the following template to prepare the two presentations that you will give in the Research Seminar.
For further information also have a look at the website of your respective degree programme. There you will also find further information on how to register your thesis.
| Titel | Typ | Betreuung |
|---|---|---|
| Usability improvements in verifiable internet voting - Effect on trust and risk perception | Bachelorarbeit/Masterarbeit | Tobias Hilt |
| Interviewstudy: Factors influencing perceived trustworthiness and risk perception in verifiable internet voting | Masterarbeit | Tobias Hilt |
| Effect of feedback on phishing sensitivity | Bachelorarbeit | Dr. Benjamin Berens |
| Title | Year | Type | Supervisor | Ongoing/completed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trust in Voting Machines after the 2024 US Presidential Election | 2025 | Masterarbeit | Prof. Dr. Jörn Müller-Quade, Prof. Dr. Melanie Volkamer, Tobias Hilt |
Completed |
| Analysis of Coordinated Vulnerability Disclosure processes in companies | 2025 | Masterarbeit | ongoing |
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| Evaluation des NoPhish Online-Kartenspiels als Trainingsmaßnahme gegen Phishing | 12.2025 | Masterarbeit | Dr. Benjamin Berens, Prof. Melanie Volkamer und Prof. Müller-Quade |
Ongoing |
| Evaluation des NoPhish Online-Kartenspiels als Trainingsmaßnahme gegen Phishing | 2025 | Masterarbeit | Dr. Benjamin Berens, Prof. Melanie Volkamer und Prof. Müller-Quade |
Laufend |
| Fear Appeals in Cybersecurity: How effective are they really? | 2024 | Masterarbeit | Prof. Dr. Jörn Müller-Quade, Prof. Dr. Melanie Volkamer, Anne Hennig |
Completed |
| Explainable AI – eine rechtliche und technische Einordnung | 2025 | Masterarbeit | Prof. Dr. Franziska Boehm |
Completed |
| Investigating Authority Requirements and Voter Needs for the Design of an Online Election Reporting Mechanism | 2025 | Masterarbeit | Prof. Dr. Jörn Müller-Quade, Prof. Dr. Melanie Volkamer, Tobias Hilt, Christian Mack |
Laufend |
| Investigating Authority Requirements and Voter Needs for the Design of an Online Election Reporting Mechanism | 2025 | Masterarbeit | Prof. Dr. Jörn Müller-Quade, Prof. Dr. Melanie Volkamer, Tobias Hilt, Christian Mack |
Laufend |
| Passkeys at KIT: Analysis of Barriers and Development of Awareness Material | 2025 | Masterarbeit | Prof. Dr. Melanie Volkamer |
Ongoing |
| Coordinated Vulnerability Disclosure – What's the role of data protection officers? | 2025 | Bachelorarbeit | ongoing |
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| Evaluation of Usable Pin Pad Interfaces for Users with Rheumatoid Arthritis | 2024 | Bachelorarbeit | Prof. Dr. Melanie Volkamer, Mattia Mossano |
Completed |
| E-Voting in India: A historical overview and current trends | 2024 | Bachelorarbeit | Prof. Dr. Melanie Volkamer, Tobias Hilt |
Completed |
| E-Voting in Indien: Ein historischer Überblick und aktuelle Entwicklungen | 2024 | Bachelorarbeit | Prof. Dr. Melanie Volkamer, Tobias Hilt |
Abgeschlossen |
| Empirical Study: The Effect of a Link-Centered Educational Video for the Hearing Impaired on the Subject of Phishing | 2024 | Bachelorarbeit | Prof. Dr. Melanie Volkamer, |
Completed |
| TORPEDO - Defending Against Phishing E-mail Attacks | 2024 | Bachelorarbeit | Prof. Melanie Volkamer, Benjamin Berens |
Completed |
| Eye Tracking für die Evaluation des PassSec+ Tools | 2024 | Bachelorarbeit | Prof. Dr. Melanie Volkamer |
Completed |
| Replikationsstudie: Usable Security - A Systematic Literature Review | 2024 | Bachelorarbeit | Melanie Volkamer, Anne Hennig |
Completed |
| Replikationsstudie zur Nutzerstudie aus "Nothing Comes for Free: How Much Usability Can You Sacrifice for Security?" | 2024 | Bachelorarbeit | Prof. Dr. Melanie Volkamer, Tobias Hilt |
Completed |
| Risikowahrnehmung von individueller Verifizierbarkeit bei Online Wahlen | 2024 | Bachelorarbeit | Prof. Dr. Jörn Müller-Quade, Prof. Dr. Melanie Volkamer, Tobias Hilt |
Completed |
| Understanding User Strategies for Detecting S/MIME Email Signature Spoofing Attacks in Outlook: A Usability Perspective | 2025 | Bachelorarbeit | Prof. Dr. Melanie Volkamer |
Completed |
| Usability analysis of mail clients with regard to S/MIME | 2024 | Bachelorarbeit | Prof. Dr. Melanie Volkamer, |
Completed |