Edith Huber

Mag. Dr. Edith Huber serves as the Head of the Office for Research Services at the University for Continuing Education Krems. Her work focuses on cybersecurity, cybercrime analysis, and digital forensics. She has led several research projects, including investigations into cyberstalking, smart home vulnerabilities, and hate speech on social media. Her interdisciplinary approach bridges criminology, technology, and policy. Huber has authored influential publications on topics such as cybercrime victimization, fake news, and human trafficking prevention. She is actively involved in developing cybersecurity strategies and collaborates with institutions like the FFG and ÖAW. Her research emphasizes practical solutions for digital safety and ethical use of technology.

• Key Projects: CERT-Kommunikation II, Cyberstalking-Verhalten, Smart Home Security Analysis
• Research Themes: Cybercrime Dynamics, IoT Security, Digital Forensics, Social Media Risks

Her contributions include creating guidelines for secure social media use and advancing methodologies for detecting cybercriminal behavior. Huber also addresses challenges in cert-communication and GDPR compliance for cybersecurity teams.