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Course in Ethics in Distributed Defence Systems

Online 300-hour course in ethics in distributed defence systems. 6 modules covering ISO/IEC 27001 (information security), Real Decreto 311/2022 (National Security Scheme) and Capella (MBSE). Assigned tutor and enrolment open.

Duration300 h
ModeOnline
Start datesOctober / March
LocationEurope (Madrid)
AwardSEIUM Institute diploma
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Learning outcomes

What you will be able to do

01

Understand the distributed architectures used in defence systems.

02

Assign responsibilities in systems with multiple actors and components.

03

Apply cybersecurity frameworks such as the ENS and ISO/IEC 27001.

04

Analyse issues of data sovereignty, ownership and interoperability.

05

Assess the civil impact and resilience of distributed systems.

06

Model threats and safeguards of a distributed architecture.

07

Design a distributed system with explicit ethical criteria.

Profile

Who it's for

  • Distributed systems architect looking to specialise in Ethics in distributed defence systems.
  • Cybersecurity engineer looking to specialise in Ethics in distributed defence systems.
  • Systems engineer (MBSE) looking to specialise in Ethics in distributed defence systems.
  • Data governance manager looking to specialise in Ethics in distributed defence systems.
  • Systems resilience analyst looking to specialise in Ethics in distributed defence systems.
  • Interoperability consultant looking to specialise in Ethics in distributed defence systems.
  • Engineering or science graduates seeking to enter the defence industry.
Standards & tools

What you'll work with

  • ISO/IEC 27001 (information security)
  • Real Decreto 311/2022 (National Security Scheme)
  • Directiva (UE) 2022/2555 (NIS 2)
  • IEC 62443 (cybersecurity of industrial automation and control systems)
  • ISO/IEC/IEEE 15288 (system life cycle processes)
  • Reglamento (UE) 2016/679 (GDPR)
  • Reglamento (UE) 2023/2854 (Data Act)
Syllabus

6 modules · 300 h

  1. 1.1Distributed systems: concepts and properties
  2. 1.2Consensus, fault tolerance and Byzantine faults
  3. 1.3Edge computing at the tactical level
  4. 1.4Combat cloud and data federation
  5. 1.5Systems of systems and interoperability
  6. 1.6NATO interoperability standards
  7. 1.7Latency, availability and consistency
  8. 1.8Service-oriented architectures
  9. 1.9Distributed digital twins
  10. 1.10Workshop: architecture of a distributed command system
  1. 2.1The problem of many hands
  2. 2.2Attribution of decisions in emergent systems
  3. 2.3Traceability and auditable logs
  4. 2.4Responsibility of integrators and suppliers
  5. 2.5Human control in automated chains
  6. 2.6Unforeseen emergent failures
  7. 2.7Ethical requirements engineering (IEEE 7000)
  8. 2.8Documentation of design decisions
  9. 2.9Incident investigation
  10. 2.10Case study: emergent failure in an air defence system
  1. 3.1Attack surface of distributed systems
  2. 3.2Zero trust and segmentation
  3. 3.3Data integrity and authentication
  4. 3.4Software supply chain and SBOM
  5. 3.5ISO/IEC 27001 in defence environments
  6. 3.6Cyberattacks with physical effects
  7. 3.7Responsible vulnerability disclosure
  8. 3.8Ethics of offensive capabilities
  9. 3.9Tallinn Manual and applicable law
  10. 3.10Practice: threat modelling with STRIDE
  1. 4.1Data sharing among allies
  2. 4.2Digital sovereignty and technological dependency
  3. 4.3Data classification and labelling
  4. 4.4Personal data in defence systems
  5. 4.5Cloud providers and jurisdiction
  6. 4.6Open standards versus proprietary ones
  7. 4.7Vendor lock-in and procurement ethics
  8. 4.8Interoperability and national control
  9. 4.9Governance of shared data
  10. 4.10Workshop: data-sharing agreement
  1. 5.1Dependence on civil infrastructure
  2. 5.2Dual use of networks and data centres
  3. 5.3Protection of shared civil infrastructure
  4. 5.4Cascading effects on the population
  5. 5.5Resilience and service continuity
  6. 5.6Energy footprint of distributed systems
  7. 5.7Transparency and parliamentary oversight
  8. 5.8Public accountability
  9. 5.9Lessons from recent cyber incidents
  10. 5.10Case study: attack on a dual-use data centre
  1. 6.1Definition of the system and its mission
  2. 6.2Proposed distributed architecture
  3. 6.3Assignment of responsibilities
  4. 6.4Threat analysis
  5. 6.5Data governance
  6. 6.6Human control and audit mechanisms
  7. 6.7Civil impact assessment
  8. 6.8Final ethical assessment
  9. 6.9Report and presentation
  10. 6.10Final review with the tutor
Methodology, software & labs

How you'll learn

A 100% online programme on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. There are no fixed timetables: students progress at their own pace within the intake, which makes it possible to combine the programme with work.

Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is Capella (MBSE), Docker and Kubernetes, Apache Kafka, Microsoft Threat Modeling Tool, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied using real procedures for modelling system architectures, STRIDE threat analysis, and assessment of interoperability and data sovereignty. Assessment is continuous, module by module, plus a final integrating project.

Accredited laboratories(EN ISO/IEC 17025) with a rotor test rig, EMC/Lightning pre-compliance, HIL/SIL, vibration/acoustics.
Evidence-oriented Master's Thesis:safety case, test plan, compliance dossier and operational limits.
Industry mentoring:teaching staff with experience in in training, , eVTOL/UAM and flight test.
Flexible format(hybrid/online), international cohorts and support from SEIUM Career Services.
Ethics and safety:a safety-by-design approach, with cyber-OT, DIH and compliance as its pillars.
Capstone project

Build it end to end

Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.

Definition of the system and its mission

Understand the distributed architectures used in defence systems.

Proposed distributed architecture

Assign responsibilities in systems with multiple actors and components.

Assignment of responsibilities

Apply cybersecurity frameworks such as the ENS and ISO/IEC 27001.

Threat analysis

Analyse issues of data sovereignty, ownership and interoperability.

Data governance

Assess the civil impact and resilience of distributed systems.

Career opportunities

Where this takes you

Distributed systems architectCybersecurity engineerSystems engineer (MBSE)Data governance managerSystems resilience analystInteroperability consultant
Admissions & scholarships

Requirements

  • No prior qualification required.
  • Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
  • Sufficient level of Spanish to follow technical regulatory texts.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

The programme totals 300 hours, spread over 3 to 5 months. That is an average of 10 to 15 hours per week, compatible with full-time work.

You will work with Capella (MBSE), Docker and Kubernetes, Apache Kafka, Microsoft Threat Modeling Tool. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor will point out the open-source alternative where one exists.

An in-house SEIUM diploma upon passing the continuous assessment and the final integrating project. It is in-house training, not an official qualification from the Ministry.

Yes. Modules passed in a Course or Postgraduate Diploma in the same area are credited towards the higher programme. Check the recognition policy when you enrol.

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