South Africa-Netherlands Cyber Security School 2024

Q: When will the SANCS take place?

A: The SANCS is scheduled between the 11^th of March and the 18^th of April. The lecture series will commence on the 12^th of March and continue on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday for the subsequent two weeks. The final lecture is set for the 4^th of April. Following this, a two-week challenge period will unfold, where students will collaborate in groups to accomplish targeted tasks. The outcomes of the National Cyber Resilience Game and these challenges will be unveiled during the closing week of SANCS, culminating in the closing ceremony on the 18^th of April.

Q: How much time should I allocate for SANCS coursework and assignments?

A: Participants in SANCS are expected to engage on a part-time basis to ensure their academic commitments aren’t compromised. Generally, attendees will need to dedicate around 20 hours to lectures and 10 hours to assignments spread across four weeks.

Q: When will the final program details be disclosed?

A: The complete program details will be made available in due course, encompassing course specifics and instructors. Assignment details will be released midway through the courses, coinciding with the participant selection process from the student pool.

Q: I lack a background in Cybersecurity. Can I still apply for SANCS?

A: Absolutely! The lectures in SANCS are thoughtfully curated to cater to both newcomers to the field and those aiming to build upon existing knowledge.

Q: I don’t meet all the criteria. Can I still apply for SANCS?

A: Yes, motivation and your current Cybersecurity knowledge are taken into account. While priority is given to eligible and highly motivated applicants, partial fulfillment of criteria doesn’t preclude your application.

Q: Is there a participation fee?

A: There is no participation fee due to the generous contributions of our sponsors and partner organizations

Q: How will courses be conducted?

A: This year’s courses will be conducted online. Participants need a digital device (desktop, laptop, or smartphone) with sufficient bandwidth to attend livestreamed lectures via Microsoft Teams.

Q: Will I earn credits?

A: Discussions are ongoing with various colleges about introducing a credit system for SANCS. Additional information will be posted on the official SANCS website. Participants will receive an official certificate upon SANCS23 completion, besides potential credits.

Successfully finishing the online courses warrants a Certification of Attendance at the program’s end.

Q: What type of Certificate will I receive?

A: SANCS furnishes two types of certification. Upon attending the initial lectures, participants earn a Certificate of Attendance. Completion of the Challenges, constituting the second phase, results in a Certification of Participation.

Q: What are the Certificate requirements?

A: Students attending at least 75% of the SANCS lectures obtain an official Certificate of Attendance. Successfully concluding challenges grants participants a Certificate of Participation.