The student internship serves as a crucial link between academic education and professional practice, with a particular focus on IT security. It provides students with the opportunity to gain practical experience and apply the theoretical knowledge acquired during their studies in a real-world setting. In addition to enhancing their technical skills, the internship fosters teamwork and collaboration, which are essential competencies in professional environments.
Students have the flexibility to complete the internship either during their studies or after submitting their Master’s thesis. Each student is responsible for independently arranging their internship placement. The total duration of the internship must amount to at least 260 working hours to ensure sufficient hands-on experience.
Whenever possible, the internship should be completed on a full-time basis and without interruptions to maximize learning outcomes. In cases where absences occur due to illness, the missed working days should be made up to fulfill the required duration.

Before Starting Your Internship
Students who wish to have Prof. Langendörfer as their mentor for the student internship are required to obtain approval at least four weeks prior to the start of their internship. To gain this approval, students must submit the internship recognition form along with a detailed, one-page description of the planned activities during the internship.
The description should be well-structured and comprehensive rather than superficial. It must also be reviewed and approved by the company where the internship will take place. Additionally, students should clearly state the company name and the name of their company supervisor in the submission.
Please note that we do not require documents such as the employment contract or the official internship position announcement. The primary purpose of our review is to ensure that the internship is relevant to the student’s field of study (e.g., Cyber Security) and that the workload justifies at least two months of full-time employment.

During Your Internship
To ensure a well-documented internship experience, students are encouraged to maintain a record of their working hours and document the tasks they perform throughout the internship. Keeping a daily or weekly log will not only help structure the final internship report but also serve as a valuable reference for future academic or professional endeavors.

After Completing Your Internship
As per the BTU regulations, students must submit an internship report to Elisabeth Vogel, M.Sc.: Elisabeth.Vogel(at)b-tu.de within eight weeks of completing their internship. This report must adhere to the general academic standards for scientific writing.

The report must include the following elements:

1. Internship Certificate
   • A document signed and stamped by the company confirming the completion of the internship.
2. Internship Duration and Attendance
   • The exact start and end date of the internship.
   • The total number of working hours per week.
   • The number of days absent and the corresponding reasons for any absences.
3. Overview of Work and Procedures
   • Description of daily tasks and responsibilities.
   • Frequency of meetings with the supervisor (e.g., weekly, biweekly).
   • Participation in team meetings and collaboration with colleagues.
   • Access to hardware and software resources (e.g., specific tools, platforms, systems).
   • If resources were shared, a description of how scheduling and access were managed.
4. Company Overview
   • A brief description of the company, including its area of expertise and organizational structure.
5. Problem Statement and Objectives
   • A clear definition of the primary problem or research question addressed during the internship.
   • A list of goals and tasks undertaken.
6. State-of-the-Art Solutions
   • A review of existing methods and technologies relevant to the tasks performed.
   • Comparisons between existing solutions and the approaches used during the internship.
7. Methods and Implementation
   • A detailed explanation of how the tasks were performed.
   • Steps taken to implement and test solutions.
   • Any challenges encountered and how they were overcome.
8. Testing and Evaluation
   • A description of the methodology used to test and validate the implemented solutions.
   • Metrics or benchmarks used to measure effectiveness.
9. Conclusion and Reflection
   • A summary of the lessons learned during the internship.
   • Insights on how the experience contributed to academic and professional development.

By following these guidelines, students will ensure a structured and well-documented internship experience that meets academic requirements and provides valuable practical insights.

You can use the template provided by the Chair of IT Security. However, please make sure to correctly replace the chair and the professor's details.

If you have any further questions, please feel free to contact Elisabeth Vogel, M.Sc.: Elisabeth.Vogel(at)b-tu.de