When does the course take place?

The course takes place on June 29, 2026, starting at 18:15 and is expected to end at 21:30.

Where is the event location?

The event is held at the Volkshochschule Bochum in BVZ at Gustav-Heinemann-Platz 2-6, 44787 Bochum.

What does participation cost?

The ticket or participation fee is 26 euros.

What is the content about?

The course covers encryption while surfing, in emails and messaging services, data carrier protection, and two-factor authentication.

Can I bring my own laptop?

Yes, according to the course description, participants are welcome to bring their own laptops.

Is registration required?

Yes, registration through VHS Bochum is required for participation.

Security through Encryption

Name: Security through Encryption
Start: 2026-06-29T20:15:00+02:00
End: 2026-06-29T23:30:00+02:00
Location: Volkshochschule Bochum

Digital Self-Defense in the VHS Course: Security through Encryption in Bochum

On June 29, 2026, the Volkshochschule Bochum opens its doors at the Education and Administration Center for all who do not want to leave digital security to chance. The course Security through Encryption provides a compact introduction to central fundamentals and shows how encryption concretely protects while surfing, in emails, in messaging services, and on storage media. ([vhs.bochum.de](https://vhs.bochum.de/kurssuche/suche?browse=forward&dark-mode=0&knr=N88042&orderby=ptitel&orderbyasc=1&utm_source=openai))

What Participants Can Expect in Bochum

The event is aimed at people with internet experience who want to deepen their knowledge in the area of IT security and data protection. Topics include transport encryption, content encryption, and two-factor authentication. Those who wish can bring their own laptop and work directly on practical examples. ([vhs.bochum.de](https://vhs.bochum.de/fileadmin/user_upload/dokumente/programm/2024-02-Programm_web-safe.pdf?utm_source=openai))

Location with Clear Orientation and Good Accessibility

The event venue is the VHS in BVZ at Gustav-Heinemann-Platz 2-6 in 44787 Bochum. The Volkshochschule describes the location as a central point of contact in the Education and Administration Center; parking facilities are also available. The VHS Bochum sees itself as a municipal adult education center, open, affordable, and quality-tested. ([vhs.bochum.de](https://vhs.bochum.de/wegweiser))

Practical, Compact, and Relevant to Everyday Life

Focusing on everyday life, the course delivers exactly the topics that matter today: secure communication, protection against data breaches, and a better understanding of where encryption helps and where its limits lie. Thus, the offer is ideal for anyone who wants to shape their digital behavior more consciously and use their devices more securely. ([vhs.bochum.de](https://vhs.bochum.de/fileadmin/user_upload/dokumente/programm/2024-02-Programm_web-safe.pdf?utm_source=openai))

Conclusion: An Evening for More Digital Sovereignty

Those who want to better protect their data and understand the basics of modern encryption will receive a compact, professionally founded evening with direct practical relevance in Bochum. Security through Encryption combines further education, relevance, and application proximity into a course that noticeably strengthens digital competence. Mark the date now and experience the event live. ([vhs.bochum.de](https://vhs.bochum.de/kurssuche/suche?browse=forward&dark-mode=0&knr=N88042&orderby=ptitel&orderbyasc=1&utm_source=openai))