Diploma in Cybersecurity for Nuclear Instrumentation
Online postgraduate diploma of 800 hours in cybersecurity for nuclear instrumentation: 8 modules covering the nuclear OT ecosystem, threats and incidents, the regulatory framework (IAEA NSS 17-T, IEC 62645, 10 CFR 73.54), security architecture, smart instrumentation, monitoring and response, and the cybersecurity programme, with an assigned technical tutor.
Diploma in Cybersecurity for Nuclear Instrumentation — studying from Canada
Canada's defence sector is centred on procurement and sustainment through the Department of National Defence and Defence Research and Development Canada. Industrial activity spans land vehicles, naval systems, avionics and electronics, with firms in Ontario, Québec, Nova Scotia and British Columbia. Companies such as General Dynamics Land Systems Canada and Lockheed Martin Canada are notable employers, alongside a broad base of small and medium suppliers. Engineers work on systems integration, vehicle protection, logistics and sustainment, operating within strict security and export control frameworks.
Fees for Canada: C$2,790 (Canadian dollar), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in Canada
Typical roles
Questions from Canada
Which Canadian bodies or processes govern defence engineering recognition?
Defence engineering in Canada often involves government procurement and security clearances, and engineers typically hold provincial Professional Engineer licences where a title is required. SEIUM's qualifications are private and not official state degrees or accredited by a national body, so they do not confer licensing or clearance. Recognition is for employers or the relevant body to decide, so verify this first.
Would Canadian defence or land systems employers accept this training?
Canadian defence employers and contractors generally rely on security clearance, licensing and demonstrated experience. A private qualification may support your application, but it is unlikely to replace those requirements, and its acceptance is up to each employer. A SEIUM final project can help show applied skill, so discuss expectations with prospective employers early.
Can I study remotely while working, and what are the costs and language demands?
Yes, the programmes are fully online, so you can study from Canada or elsewhere without a student visa, and fit sessions around work. Specialist courses are 300 hours, postgraduate diplomas 800 and master's 1,900. Teaching is in English, supported by an assigned technical tutor. Fees are payable in instalments, and employer sponsorship may be available.
Take the controls.
Run a real engineering trade-off from this field. Move the sliders, watch the model react in real time and beat the challenge.
What you will be able to do
Identify the OT systems of a nuclear facility.
Analyse relevant threats and incidents.
Apply the nuclear cybersecurity regulatory framework.
Design security architectures by zones and levels.
Protect smart field instrumentation.
Plan monitoring and incident response.
Manage a nuclear cybersecurity programme.
Who it's for
- Nuclear OT cybersecurity engineers.
- Industrial security analysts.
- Cybersecurity programme managers.
- Instrumentation engineers in nuclear plants.
- Cybersecurity auditors.
- Incident response specialists.
- Engineering or science graduates looking to enter the nuclear energy sector.
What you'll work with
- IAEA NSS 17-T (Rev. 1) (computer security techniques for nuclear facilities)
- IEC 62645 (cybersecurity requirements for nuclear I&C systems)
- 10 CFR 73.54 (US NRC cyber security rule for nuclear power plants)
- USNRC Regulatory Guide 5.71 (cyber security programmes for nuclear facilities)
- IAEA NSS 33-T (computer security of I&C systems at nuclear facilities)
- IEC 63096 (security controls for nuclear I&C systems)
- NEI 08-09 (cyber security plan for nuclear power reactors)
- Directive (EU) 2022/2555 (NIS2) (EU cybersecurity of network and information systems)
- Wireshark
- Zeek
- Security Onion
- Nozomi Networks Guardian
8 modules
1.1Safety, safety-related and non-safety systems1.2Distributed control systems1.3SCADA and auxiliary systems1.4Field instrumentation1.5Plant networks1.6Physical protection systems1.7Critical digital assets1.8Asset inventory1.9Interdependencies between systems1.10Case study: digital asset inventory
2.1The Stuxnet case2.2The Slammer worm incident at Davis-Besse2.3Published incidents in the sector2.4Threat actors2.5Attack vectors2.6Insider threat2.7Supply chain2.8MITRE ATT&CK for ICS2.9Threat intelligence2.10Workshop: analysis of a historical incident
3.1IAEA NSS 17-T guide3.2IAEA NSS 33-T guide3.3IEC 626453.4IEC 630963.510 CFR 73.543.6Regulatory Guide 5.713.7NEI 08-09 document3.8NIS2 Directive3.9National regulator requirements3.10Practical exercise: matrix of applicable requirements
4.1Security levels4.2Security zones4.3Defence in depth4.4Data diodes4.5Network segmentation4.6Device hardening4.7Removable media control4.8Remote access4.9Identity management4.10Lab: designing security zones
5.1Smart transmitters5.2HART protocol5.3Fieldbuses5.4Wireless sensors5.5Calibration integrity5.6Firmware security5.7Maintenance tools5.8Configuration risks5.9Qualification of digital equipment5.10Practical exercise: risk analysis of a smart transmitter
6.1Industrial intrusion detection6.2Passive network monitoring6.3SIEM correlation6.4Response plans6.5OT forensics6.6Coordination with the regulator6.7Cyber incident drills6.8Secure recovery6.9Lessons learned6.10Case study: response plan for a cyber incident
7.1Programme structure7.2Risk assessment7.3Configuration management7.4Supply chain7.5Staff training7.6Audits7.7Metrics7.8Continuous improvement7.9Integration with physical security7.10Workshop: annual cybersecurity plan
8.1Facility description8.2Critical asset inventory8.3Threat analysis8.4Security architecture8.5Monitoring plan8.6Response plan8.7Improvement programme8.8Conclusions8.9Report and presentation8.10Final project: final review with the tutor
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: you progress at your own pace within the intake, so you can combine it with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is Wireshark, Zeek, Security Onion and Nozomi Networks Guardian, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Practical work is based on real procedures from critical digital asset inventories, security zone and level design, and cyber incident response drills. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final capstone project.
Standards covered: IAEA NSS 17-T (Rev. 1), IEC 62645, 10 CFR 73.54, USNRC Regulatory Guide 5.71, IAEA NSS 33-T, IEC 63096, NEI 08-09, Directive (EU) 2022/2555 (NIS2).
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- Prior technical training or professional experience in the sector. A university degree is not required.
- An internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme software.
- English sufficient to read technical standards.
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 800 hours over 6–8 months. You set your own pace within each intake, and your tutor helps you plan the workload around your job.
You work with Wireshark, Zeek, Security Onion and Nozomi Networks Guardian, using free, academic or evaluation versions. Your tutor indicates the free alternative wherever one exists.
A SEIUM Institute diploma, awarded on passing the continuous assessment and the final project. It is SEIUM's own qualification, not an official state degree; its recognition depends on the programme completed and the regulations of each country.
Yes. Modules passed are recognised in a higher programme in the same area (postgraduate diploma or master's). Ask about the recognition policy when you enrol.
Prior technical training or professional experience in the sector (no university degree required), a computer able to run the software and English sufficient to read technical standards.
Start dates are set by SEIUM's faculty for each intake. Our admissions team will confirm the next available date when you apply.
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