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Course in Ethics in Blockchain Applied to Defence

Online 300-hour course in ethics in blockchain applied to defence. 6 modules covering ISO 22739 (blockchain and distributed ledger technologies: vocabulary), Regulation (EU) 910/2014 (eIDAS) and Hyperledger Fabric. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.

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

Distinguish the problems that a blockchain solves from those it does not.

02

Compare public and permissioned distributed ledger architectures.

03

Apply distributed ledgers to traceability and logistics.

04

Assess security, privacy and regulatory compliance risks.

05

Analyse governance dilemmas and data immutability.

06

Evaluate simpler technological alternatives when they are sufficient.

07

Produce a comprehensive assessment of a blockchain use case in defence.

Profile

Who it's for

  • Blockchain solutions architect wishing to specialise in Ethics in Blockchain Applied to Defence.
  • Logistics engineer wishing to specialise in Ethics in Blockchain Applied to Defence.
  • Supply chain analyst wishing to specialise in Ethics in Blockchain Applied to Defence.
  • Information security manager wishing to specialise in Ethics in Blockchain Applied to Defence.
  • Digital transformation consultant wishing to specialise in Ethics in Blockchain Applied to Defence.
  • Systems auditor wishing to specialise in Ethics in Blockchain Applied to Defence.
  • Engineering or science graduates seeking to enter the defence industry.
Standards & tools

What you'll work with

  • ISO 22739 (blockchain and distributed ledger technologies: vocabulary)
  • Regulation (EU) 910/2014 (eIDAS)
  • Regulation (EU) 2024/1183 (European digital identity framework)
  • Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR)
  • ISO 28000 (supply chain security management)
  • NIST IR 8202 (blockchain technology overview)
  • AQAP 2110 (NATO quality assurance requirements)
Syllabus

6 modules · 300 h

  1. 1.1Distributed ledger and its properties
  2. 1.2Public, private and consortium networks
  3. 1.3Consensus mechanisms and their trade-offs
  4. 1.4Immutability: real scope and nuances
  5. 1.5Smart contracts and their execution
  6. 1.6Use cases with proven value
  7. 1.7Use cases where a database is sufficient
  8. 1.8Energy and operating costs
  9. 1.9Field vocabulary and acronyms
  10. 1.10Exercise: deciding whether a case requires a distributed ledger
  1. 2.1Choice of platform and network type
  2. 2.2Network governance and node allocation
  3. 2.3Participant identity and permissions
  4. 2.4Data model on-chain and off-chain
  5. 2.5Anchoring documents and digests
  6. 2.6Interoperability between networks
  7. 2.7Scalability and performance
  8. 2.8Transaction costs and predictability
  9. 2.9Integration with existing systems
  10. 2.10Practice: designing the architecture of a case
  1. 3.1Component and batch traceability
  2. 3.2Prevention of counterfeit parts
  3. 3.3Certificates of origin and conformity
  4. 3.4Supply chain document management
  5. 3.5Verifiable credentials and qualifications
  6. 3.6Maintenance and asset records
  7. 3.7Digital documentary twin of the product
  8. 3.8Auditing and third-party access
  9. 3.9Integration with sensors and field data
  10. 3.10Practice: designing the traceability of a component
  1. 4.1Key management and custody
  2. 4.2Smart contract risks
  3. 4.3Code auditing and formal verification
  4. 4.4Attacks on the network and governance
  5. 4.5Data protection and the right to erasure
  6. 4.6Personal data off-chain
  7. 4.7Digital identity and signature regulations
  8. 4.8Evidential validity of records
  9. 4.9Export control and cryptography
  10. 4.10Practice: risk analysis of a solution
  1. 5.1Who governs the network and how decisions are made
  2. 5.2Dependence on a provider or external network
  3. 5.3Transparency versus contractual confidentiality
  4. 5.4Irreversibility of errors
  5. 5.5Exclusion of participants and its effects
  6. 5.6Sustainability and footprint of the solution
  7. 5.7Return assessment and alternatives
  8. 5.8Honest communication of capabilities
  9. 5.9Criteria for abandoning the technology
  10. 5.10Practice: technical and ethical opinion on a proposal
  1. 6.1Choice of use case and justification
  2. 6.2Comparison with alternatives without a distributed ledger
  3. 6.3Design of the architecture and governance
  4. 6.4Data and identity model
  5. 6.5Security and privacy analysis
  6. 6.6Regulatory compliance matrix
  7. 6.7Pilot and evaluation plan
  8. 6.8Economic and sustainability analysis
  9. 6.9Project report
  10. 6.10Defence of the work
Methodology, software & labs

How you'll learn

100 % online training 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 Hyperledger Fabric, Remix IDE (Solidity), Python, Advanced Excel, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied using real procedures from component traceability prototypes, logistics case analyses and privacy assessments of distributed ledgers. Assessment is continuous per module plus the final integrating project.

Accredited laboratories(EN ISO/IEC 17025) with rotor test rig, EMC/Lightning pre-compliance, HIL/SIL, vibration/acoustics.
Evidence-driven final project:safety case, test plan, compliance dossier and operational limits.
Industry mentoring:lecturers with track records in training, , eVTOL/UAM and flight test.
Flexible format(hybrid/online), international cohorts and support from SEIUM Career Services.
Ethics and safety:safety-by-design approach, OT cyber, DIH and compliance as core pillars.
Capstone project

Build it end to end

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

Choice of use case and justification

Distinguish the problems that a blockchain solves from those it does not.

Comparison with alternatives without a distributed ledger

Compare public and permissioned distributed ledger architectures.

Design of the architecture and governance

Apply distributed ledgers to traceability and logistics.

Data and identity model

Assess security, privacy and regulatory compliance risks.

Security and privacy analysis

Analyse governance dilemmas and data immutability.

Career opportunities

Where this takes you

Blockchain solutions architectLogistics engineerSupply chain analystInformation security managerDigital transformation consultantSystems auditor
Admissions & scholarships

Requirements

  • No prior qualification is 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 Hyperledger Fabric, Remix IDE (Solidity), Python and Advanced Excel. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the open-source alternative whenever one exists.

A SEIUM diploma upon passing the continuous assessment and the 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 count towards the higher programme. Check the recognition policy when you enrol.

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