SANCS is back as the Southern Africa-Netherlands Cyber Security School and is open for registration for 2025!
We hope to welcome participants from all around the continent and more.
The Southern Africa-Netherlands Cyber Security School (SANCS) proudly announces the commencement of registrations for its upcoming 2nd edition, SANCS 25. This online Cyber Security school caters to students and young to mid-career professionals interested in cybersecurity matters, specifically those based in Southern Africa or the Netherlands.
Organised by HCSS and Stellenbosch University and sponsored by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands, SANCS is committed to fostering professional and academic growth in the field of cybersecurity through expert lectures and online action learning.
Key Features of SANCS 25:
Programme Overview:
- Date: 3 March to 10 April 2025
- Free lectures by renowned experts
- Cyber Resilience Game throughout the course
- Real case studies from leading South African and Dutch organisations
Registration:
- Open to current postgraduate students, recent graduates, and young to mid-career professionals
- No prior background in cybersecurity required, but a deep interest is essential
- Registration link: Southern Africa-Netherlands Cyber Security School 2025 Tickets | Eventbrite
Program Structure:
- Part 1 (3 March – 24 March):
- 20 lectures covering diverse cybersecurity topics such as ethics, AI, OIT and IIOT, emerging trends in cybersecurity, incident response, quantum cryptography, career paths and more.
- Part 2 (24 March – 10 April):
- Collaborative work on case studies provided by leading Southern African and Dutch organisations
- Pitch findings to a panel of experts
- Distinctions and certificates awarded to the best teams
Cyber Talent Accelerator Track: for SANCS Alumni
The most recent South Africa-Netherlands Cyber Security School had the Cyber Security Institute from South Africa sponsor the Cyber Talent Accelerator Track (CTA), which will again be offering 20 places for a one-year cybersecurity training program for selected participants of the 2025 edition of the Southern Africa – Netherlands Cyber Security School. This CTA is a segway into the cybersecurity field and helps integrate students and young professionals from Southern Africa to become capable of entering the cybersecurity working environment.
The CTA is full-time, six-month advanced cybersecurity training and work-readiness program. The 20 candidates will be funded through the Netherlands Embassy in South Africa and presented by the Cyber Security Institute (CSI). The SANCS CTA Program features the CSI Certificate in Cyber Security accredited by the Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT) and the Professional Development Program featuring IT and AI essentials, Industry Masterclasses, Python Programming, a Cyber Range, workplace simulations and the African Thunder Challenge with our industry experts!
SANCS provides a unique opportunity for individuals to enhance their cybersecurity knowledge, collaborate with experts, and gain practical experience through real-world case studies. Don’t miss your chance to be part of SANCS25!
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