Christian Dietrich

Prof. Dr. Christian Dietrich is a faculty member at the Westfälische Hochschule, affiliated with the Institute for Internet Security (Institut für Internet-Sicherheit) within the Faculty of Computer Science and Communication. He serves as Chair of the Audit Committee and is a member of the Quality Improvement Commission of the department. His work bridges academic research and practical cybersecurity applications.

His research interests include:

• Malware Analysis
• Reverse Engineering
• Threat Intelligence
• Targeted Cyber Attacks
• IoT-based Malware
• Cybercrime Investigation
• Data Privacy and Security

Although no publications are listed in the provided text, his research profile indicates a strong focus on applied cybersecurity, particularly in analyzing real-world threats and cyberespionage. His work is closely tied to industrial practice, especially through his prior experience at CrowdStrike.

Christian Dietrich has no listed scientific awards in the provided content.

He advises and teaches students in cybersecurity topics and leads the Threat Lab at the Institute for Internet Security. He also serves as an honorary academic advisor (Vertrauensdozent) for the Studienstiftung des deutschen Volkes. There is no mention of specific grants or funded projects in the available information.

He leads the Threat Lab at the Institute for Internet Security, which focuses on practical malware analysis, reverse engineering, and cyber threat intelligence. The lab supports both research and teaching in real-world cybersecurity defense and offense scenarios.