Joint Lectures on Cybersecurity & Cryptography at the University of Namibia (UNAM)
On 20 May 2026 the University of Namibia (UNAM) launched its Cybersecurity & Cryptography module for their new Master of Science in Blockchain Technology.
Delivered by an international team of lecturers from the SwissAfricaCySec, the module began with a strong focus on the human factor as both the primary entry point and the strongest line of defense in the cybersecurity chain.
The opening session was led by Prof. Dr. Bettina Schneider, who highlighted the close relationship between cybersecurity and the broader concept of digital trust. This introduction established the foundation for understanding cybersecurity not only as a technical challenge, but also as a societal and organisational responsibility.
Dr. Carlson Eyongabi Ngwa then provided a comprehensive introduction to social engineering, sharing practical insights and actionable strategies to identify and mitigate manipulation-based cyber threats. Building on this, Franka Ebai explored emerging trends in AI-supported social engineering attacks and discussed the growing risk of Misinformation and strategies to combat misinformation
Course Material
Selected recordings and lecture slides are available for everyone below:
- MScBlockchain_CyberSec-Cryptography_CybersecurityMgmt_Intro
- MScBlockchain_CyberSec-Cryptography_CyberSecMgmt_Intro_Part 2
- MScBlockchain_CyberSec-Cryptography_LectureCySecMgmt_SocialEnginnering_Part 3
Collaborators of UNAM’s Master of Science in Blockchain Technology
- Prof. Anicia Peters (she/her)
- Samuel Nuugulu
- Oluwaseun ADEPOJU
- Prof. Dr. Ingrid Vasiliu-Feltes ®©
- Tim Weingärtner
- Bettina Schneider
- Titus Haiduwa
- Doro Unger-Lee
- Prof. Dr.-Ing. Katarina Krüger
- Anne Connelly
- Professor Joyce O’Connor
- Izzat-Begum B. Rajan
- Tarek Kamoun
- Alejandro Mandujano
- Hon. Michael Onyango
- Hon. CPA Kuria Kimani, CBS
- Oli Odeniran
- Buki Ogunsakin, Esq
- Sara Monteiro
- Mrs. alakanani itireleng
- Rajesh Sabari, CFA
- Lauren Weymouth
- Raymond Van Ermen
- Charles Okaformbah
- Philip Gant
- Sonja Coetzer
- Sonia Essobmadje, CFA
- Advit Nath Arnoud d’Yve de Bavay
