Alexander Lawall

Prof. Alexander Lawall is a Professor of Cyber Security at IU University of Applied Sciences, where he also directs the Bachelor and Master courses in Cyber Security. Formerly, he served as the head of information security management at the REHAU Group, a global private-sector role. He holds a PhD from the Technical University of Dresden, followed by a career in information security architecture and leadership.

His research focuses on system/network security, web/cloud security, IoT security, and Industry 4.0. Key themes include access control models, cross-organizational process management, and rights management frameworks. His work bridges academic and industrial cybersecurity challenges, with publications in reputable conferences and journals.

Publications span hypergraph-based access control (2016), cloud resource management (2015), and cross-organizational process modeling (2014). He has contributed to advancing cybersecurity in distributed and collaborative environments, particularly through agent-based and formal language approaches.

No scientific awards are explicitly mentioned. He has advised no students listed here, but his academic leadership includes curriculum development in cybersecurity education. His professional trajectory reflects a blend of academic research and industry expertise.