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Stephanie Govaerts2024-12-20 16:34:212024-12-20 16:38:33SANCS25 is now open for Registration!The Southern Africa-Netherlands Cyber Security School (SANCS) is an annual online event organised by Dutch and Southern African organisations for students and young to mid-career professionals who are interested in cybersecurity issues and are based in Southern Africa or the Netherlands. The central goal of this school is to give SANCS students the opportunity to grow professionally and academically in the sphere of cybersecurity through free expert lectures and online action learning. The second edition of SANCS is will be taking place from 3 March – 10 April 2025! SANCS is inspired by the Indo-Dutch Cyber Security School, co-organised by HCSS.
Attend the latest SANCS
The need for ethical and highly educated professionals in Cybersecurity is more pressing than ever. HCSS is proud to announce that SANCS24 was the first online course in cybersecurity for students and young professionals based in Southern Africa- the Netherlands, which was held from 11 March to 18 April 2024. SANCS will be back from 3 March – 10 April 2025. SANCS25 will again offer a valuable opportunity for participants to gain further expertise in Cybersecurity. Exemplary attendees will be rewarded with up to two Certificates in the taught specialties. Apart from a rich academic experience, participants have the chance to meet with new people including our expert speakers, our partner’s representatives and fellow students, and broaden their network. Download the fact sheet of SANCS24 here.
Cyber Talent Accelerator Track: SANCS Alumni
The most recent Southern 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 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 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!
Programme and speakers
Our cybersecurity education initiatives cover a diverse array of subjects including forensics in cybersecurity, data protection, blockchain, artificial intelligence, cyber arms monitoring, and cloud computing. Our esteemed speakers hail from various fields such as computer science, crisis and security management, law, and industry. Students of SANCS25 will also enhance their understanding through practical learning challenges, completed within interdisciplinary teams and evaluated by our collaborating partners. Explore the previous programme details here.
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Our partners in academia, government and industry
SANCS is co-organised and supported by a wide range of partners from industry, research and government. Our partners for 2025 include The Hague centre for Strategic Studies, Stellenbosch University, the Cyber Security Institute (CSI) and the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in South Africa.
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National Cyber Resilience Game
During SANCS, students have the opportunity to play the National Cyber Resilience Game. This serious game further educates students on cyber resilience and challenges them to collectively analyse the capabilities required to make South Africa more cyber resilient. Find out more about HCSS serious gaming here.
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Stephanie Govaerts2024-12-20 16:34:212024-12-20 16:38:33SANCS25 is now open for Registration!
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Alessandra Barrow2023-11-30 11:53:052023-12-04 10:00:30SANCS is now open for Registration!Meet the lecturers
Michel Rademaker
Deputy Director HCSS
Noëlle Van der Waag-Cowling
Cyber Programme Lead at SIGLA, Stellenbosch University
Stephanie Govaerts
Communications and Events Assistant at HCSS
Berend Kwak
Project Management Officer at HCSS
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: When will SANCS25 take place?
A: SANCS25 will be held from 3 March – 10 April 2025. The lecture series commenced on 4 March and continue on Monday, Tuesday, Wendesday and Thursday for the subsequent three weeks. Following this, a two-week challenge period unfolds, where students collaborate in groups to accomplish targeted tasks. Throughout the entire period, the National Cyber Resilience Game will be played. The outcomes of the National Cyber Resilience Game and these challenges will be unveiled during the closing week of SANCS25, culminating in the Closing Ceremony on 10 April.
Q: How much time should I allocate for SANCS25 coursework and assignments?
A: Participants in SANCS25 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 for SANCS25 will be made available closer to the start of the 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 SANCS25?
A: Absolutely! The lectures in SANCS25 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 SANCS25?
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 organisations.
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.
**Please note that the email you register with on Eventbrite needs to be the same email you plan to attend the lectures with on Microsoft Teams. The attendance is automated; thus, we need the name and email that you use to be consistent. If you need to change your email, please simply re-register via Eventbrite.**
Download Microsoft Teams here: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-teams/download-app
Q: What type of Certificate will I receive?
A: SANCS25 furnishes two types of certifications. Upon attending the initial lectures and participating in the Game, participants earn a Certificate of Attendance. Successful completion of the Challenges, constituting the second phase, results in a Certification of Participation.
**Our certificates are also automated which is why it’s important to keep the name/email you use consistent, so you don’t miss out on receiving a certificate for the work you’ve done**
Q: What are the Certificate requirements?
A: Students attending at least 75% of the SANCS25 lectures and meet the participation requirements for the National Cyber Resilience Game obtain an official Certificate of Attendance. Successfully concluding a Challenge grants participants a Certificate of Participation.
Q: I still have a question, where can I ask it?
A: If you still have unanswered questions and/or want some further clarifications, please watch the online optional Q&A session that we hosted on February 27th from 15:00-16:00 SAST / 14:00-15:00 CET. There will be 2025 Q&A session scheduled in due course, before the SANCS25 registrations close.
