Applied Cryptography Course

The Dutch Banking Association (NVB) is organising a course in Applied Cryptography that teaches you how cryptographic techniques work and how to apply and assess them correctly.

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Cryptography is an indispensable building block for the modern digital society. Cryptography ensures reliable and safe identification, communication and data storage in almost all digital applications. A correct application of this is therefore of great importance. Cryptography is essential in the security of our digital infrastructure and in the current legislation and regulations concerning privacy.

After summer 2023, the NVB will be organising the four-day course Applied Cryptography, a course in which you can increase your knowledge in the field of cryptography.

Are you interested in participating?
Please let us know (without obligation) by sending an e mail
(your e-mail adress will only be used for communications about this event)

Who is the Applied Cryptography course for?

This course is intended for those who in one way or another come into contact with applications of cryptography, such as managers in the ICT sector, system developers and users, but also security officers, project leaders, IT auditors, information analysts, system designers and application programmers. Affinity and/or experience with technology or application of cryptography is a plus.

In the programme, presentations are alternated with practicals and case studies. The course concludes with a take-home exam and, if the exam result is satisfactory, you will receive a diploma.

Learning Objectives of the Applied Cryptography Course

After completion of the course Applied Cryptography:

  • You will have insight into applications of cryptography;
  • You will be familiar with basic concepts of cryptography and cryptanalysis;
  • You will have skills in the use of cryptography;
  • You will be able to make an assessment of key management and authentication systems;
  • You will be aware of the (im)possibilities of cryptography and the preconditions for its use;
  • You will understand the technology behind blockchain and gain insight into when blockchain technology can be usefully applied;
  • You will have insight into the background, recent developments and relevant authorities.

Preliminary programme Applied Cryptography Course

The detailed programme will be decided shortly

Day 1

  • Basic concepts
  • Symmetrical systems
  • Asymmetrical systems
  • Authentication, biometrics & tokens


Day 2

  • Key management
  • Asymmetric key management
  • Legal aspects
  • PGP practical


Day 3

  • Network security
  • Security in practice
  • Privacy, security & artificial intelligence
  • Homomorphic systems


Day 4

  • Hardware & Cryptography
  • Cybersecurity
  • Quantum crypto
  • Blockchain
  • Crypto-analysis

Practical information

For this course you will receive 32 CPE (Continuing Professional Education) points. The course will be given in Dutch or English, depending on the composition of the group of course participants. The course material is in English. A personal laptop is required for practical assignments.

Location
Nederlandse Vereniging van Banken (NVB; Dutch Banking Association)
Gustav Mahlerplein 29-35, Amsterdam
Directions

Course dates will be announced soon

The price for this course is € 2,750 excluding VAT. For NVB members, the price is € 2,250 excluding VAT.

Are you interested in participating?
Please let us know (without obligation) by sending an e mail
(your e-mail adress will only be used for communications about this event)

Teachers

  • G.F. van Battum, SGS Brightsight
  • J. Bos, equensWorldline
  • R. Kuiper CISA CISSP CSF, Capgemini
  • E.R. Verheul, Radboud University – Keycontrols.nl
  • X. van der Voort, van der Voort Cyber Security
  • M.B. Voulon, ABN AMRO
  • R.E. Goudriaan, formerly of ING
  • J.C.A. van der Lubbe, Delft University of Technology
  • M.C. van Wijk, Ministry of the Interior and Kingdom Relations
  • Marc Witteman (Msc), CEO and CTO of Riscure
  • Oscar Covers RE MSc, Dutch Banking Association (NVB)

More information on the teachers


The content and updating of the course is the responsibility of the Curriculum Committee. This Curriculum Committee is comprised of the following members:

  • Oscar Covers RE MSc, Dutch Banking Association (NVB)
  • R.E. Goudriaan, formerly of ING
  • J.C.A. van der Lubbe, Delft University of Technology
  • M.C. van Wijk, Ministry of the Interior and Kingdom Relations

More information on the Curriculum Committee


The Advisory Board ensures that the training course is synchronised with the developments in the market. The Advisory Board is composed of the following persons:

  • Jaya Baloo, KPN - Avast
  • Raymond Doijen MIM, NCSC
  • Marco Doeland MBA CISSP CISM, Dutch Banking Association (NVB)
  • Harld Röling, ABN AMRO
  • Rob van Marrewijk, SGS Brightsight

More information on the Advisory Board