Course in Export Control in Military Encryption Systems
Online 300-hour course in export control in military encryption systems. 6 modules covering the Wassenaar Arrangement, Category 5 Part 2 (information security), Regulation (EU) 2021/821, Annex I, 5A002 and SAP GTS. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.
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What you will be able to do
Describe the uses of cryptography in military systems.
Explain the multilateral control regimes applicable to encryption.
Classify cryptographic products according to European and Spanish regulations.
Analyse the extraterritorial scope of US regulations.
Apply licensing procedures and exceptions applicable to encryption.
Design internal compliance controls in a technology company.
Prepare an export compliance project for an encryption product.
Who it's for
- Export control officer who wants to specialise in export control in military encryption systems.
- Cryptographic product classification analyst who wants to specialise in export control in military encryption systems.
- Foreign trade technician who wants to specialise in export control in military encryption systems.
- Legal adviser in defence trade who wants to specialise in export control in military encryption systems.
- Export compliance auditor who wants to specialise in export control in military encryption systems.
- Product security engineer who wants to specialise in export control in military encryption systems.
- Engineering or science graduates looking to enter the defence industry.
What you'll work with
- Wassenaar Arrangement, Category 5 Part 2 (information security)
- Regulation (EU) 2021/821, Annex I, 5A002
- EU Common Military List, category ML11
- Export Administration Regulations, 15 CFR 740.17 (ENC exception)
- ITAR, USML Category XIII
- Law 53/2007 on the control of foreign trade in defence and dual-use material
- Royal Decree 679/2014
6 modules · 300 h
1.1Fundamentals of symmetric and asymmetric encryption1.2AES, RSA and elliptic curve algorithms1.3Key management and its lifecycle1.4Type 1 cryptography and government products1.5Link and network encryptors1.6Secure tactical communications1.7Post-quantum cryptography and NIST1.8Cryptographic modules and FIPS 140-31.9Dual-use products versus military products1.10Workshop: classification of cryptographic products by use
2.1Wassenaar Arrangement and its lists2.2Category 5 Part 2: information security2.3Mass-market cryptographic note2.4Wassenaar munitions list (ML11)2.5History of cryptographic wars2.6Council Common Position 2008/944/CFSP2.7Arms Trade Treaty2.8Coordination between Member States2.9Evolution of controls and decontrol2.10Case study: evolution of controls since the 1990s
3.1Regulation (EU) 2021/821 on dual-use items3.2Annex I, categories 5A002 and 5D0023.3Union general authorisations3.4Intra-Community transfers and Annex IV3.5Directive 2009/43/EC on defence products3.6Law 53/2007 and Royal Decree 679/20143.7Interministerial Board (JIMDDU)3.8National Cryptologic Centre and accreditation3.9Catch-all clauses and end user3.10Practice: ECCN classification of a product
4.1ITAR and the United States Munitions List (USML)4.2EAR and the Commerce Control List4.35A002 classification and ENC exception4.4De minimis rule and foreign products4.5Technology and software transfers4.6Open-source encryption and notifications4.7Sanctioned entity lists4.8Export and re-export licences4.9Penalties for non-compliance4.10Case study: analysis of a BIS penalty
5.1Internal compliance programme (ICP)5.2Recommendation (EU) 2019/13185.3Internal product classification5.4Customer due diligence5.5End-user certificates5.6Intangible transfers and cloud5.7Researchers and foreign staff5.8Auditing and records5.9Human rights and cyber-surveillance exports5.10Workshop: draft compliance manual
6.1Selection of the encryption product for study6.2Classification under EU and US rules6.3Identification of destinations and users6.4Diversion risk analysis6.5Determination of necessary licences6.6Design of internal procedure6.7Training and audit plan6.8Simulated application file6.9Report and presentation6.10Final review with tutor
How you'll learn
100 % online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. No fixed timetable: students progress at their own pace within the intake, which makes it possible to combine with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is SAP GTS, Descartes Visual Compliance, Advanced Excel, Consolidated Screening List (trade.gov), in free, academic or evaluation versions. Practical work is based on real procedures for classifying cryptographic products, preparing licence applications and export compliance audits. Assessment is continuous, module by module, plus the final integrative project.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Describe the uses of cryptography in military systems.
Explain the multilateral control regimes applicable to encryption.
Classify cryptographic products according to European and Spanish regulations.
Analyse the extraterritorial scope of US regulations.
Apply licensing procedures and exceptions applicable to encryption.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- No prior degree required.
- Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
- Sufficient Spanish to follow technical regulatory reading.
Ready to start?
Send your application today. Our admissions team replies within 72 hours with your study plan and funding options.
Frequently asked questions
The programme totals 300 hours, spread over 3 to 5 months. That is between 10 and 15 hours per week on average, compatible with a full-time job.
You will work with SAP GTS, Descartes Visual Compliance, Advanced Excel, Consolidated Screening List (trade.gov). Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the open-source alternative where one exists.
An SEIUM Institute diploma upon passing the continuous assessment and the integrative project. This 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 recognised towards the higher-level programme. Check the recognition policy when you enrol.
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