Q: When will the IDCSS23 take place?
A: The IDCSS23 will take place between 6th of October and 10th of November. Lectures will start on 9 October and run every day for the next two weeks. The last lecture will take place on 26 October. This will be followed by two weeks of challenges, during which our students will work in groups to complete several target-oriented tasks. The results of the National Cyber Resilience Game and the challenges will be announced on the final week of the IDCSS23, with the closing ceremony to be held on 10 November.
Q: How much time should I reserve for IDCSS23 courses and assignments?
A: Students are expected to be engaged part-time in the IDCSS23’s programme, so as not to be hindered in fulfilling their academic obligations in their respective universities. More specifically, attendants will be required to spend approximately 20 hours on lectures and 10 hours on assignments, spread out over 4 weeks.
Q: When will the final program details be released?
A: The final programme details are expected in due time, including details about courses and lecturers. Details on the assignments will be released halfway through the courses, in which time the selection of participants among the pool of students will be made.
Q: I do not have a background in Cybersecurity. Can I apply to the IDCSS23?
A: Yes, you can! The lectures of the IDCSS23 are designed in such a way that they provide a mixture of content for both students who are new to the field as well as attendees that wish to build upon pre-existing knowledge.
Q: I don’t fulfill all the criteria. Can I apply to the IDCSS23?
A: Yes! Your motivation and acquired knowledge about Cyber security also matters. Students who fulfill the criteria and are also highly motivated will be given priority.
Q: Is there a participation fee?
A: There is a participation fee of 500 INR/ €5 in order to cover organisational costs.
Q: How are courses going to be conducted?
A: This year’s courses are going to be conducted online. Participants will need a digital device (desktop, laptop or smartphone) that uses enough bandwidth in order to be able to attend the lectures, which are going to be livestreamed using Microsoft Teams.
Q: Will I receive credits?
A: We are currently in discussion with various Colleges regarding a credit system for the IDCSS. More information will be published on the official IDCSS website. Apart from credits, participating students will receive an official certificate upon completion of the IDCSS23.
Students who manage to successfully complete the online courses will receive a Certification of Attendance by the end of the program.
Q: What kind of Certificate will I receive?
A: The IDCSS provides students with two types of certification. By attending the lectures in the first part of the IDCSS, students will receive a Certificate of Attendance. Upon completion of the Challenges, the second part of the IDCSS, students will receive a Certification of Participation.
Q: What are the requirements for receiving a Certificate?
A: Students who have successfully participated in at least 75% of the IDCSS lectures will receive an official Certificate of Attendance. Upon successful completion of the challenges, students will receive a Certificate of Participation
