Diploma in Cybersecurity in Military Avionics
Online postgraduate diploma of 800 hours in cybersecurity in military avionics. 8 modules covering avionics architectures, aviation security regulations, threats, protection measures, lifecycle security, mission and ground systems and incident response under RTCA DO-326A, DO-356A and EASA AMC 20-42, with an assigned technical tutor.
Diploma in Cybersecurity in Military Avionics — 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$2,330 (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.
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What you will be able to do
Understand avionics architectures and their interfaces.
Apply DO-326A and DO-356A to aeronautical systems.
Identify threats and vulnerabilities in military avionics.
Design protection measures for buses, software and data.
Integrate security across the entire system lifecycle.
Protect ground support and mission systems.
Organise incident detection and response across a fleet.
Who it's for
- Aviation cybersecurity engineers.
- Avionics specialists.
- Embedded systems security analysts.
- Security certification engineers.
- Incident response managers.
- Mission systems architects.
- Engineering or science graduates seeking to enter the defence sector.
What you'll work with
- RTCA DO-326A (airworthiness security process specification)
- RTCA DO-356A (airworthiness security methods and considerations)
- EASA AMC 20-42 (airworthiness information security risk assessment)
- RTCA DO-355 (information security guidance for continuing airworthiness)
- DoDI 8510.01 (DoD Risk Management Framework for IT)
- ARINC 653 (avionics application partitioning)
- MIL-STD-1553B (military aircraft data bus)
- ARINC 664 Part 7 (AFDX avionics Ethernet)
- Wireshark
- Ghidra
- VxWorks 653
- Cameo Systems Modeler
8 modules
1.1Federated and integrated modular avionics1.2Partitioning to ARINC 6531.3MIL-STD-1553B bus1.4ARINC 429 bus1.5AFDX networks to ARINC 6641.6FACE open architectures1.7SOSA standard1.8Maintenance interfaces1.9Data and software loading1.10Practical exercise: attack surface of an avionics suite
2.1RTCA DO-326A process2.2RTCA DO-356A methods2.3Continuing airworthiness to DO-3552.4EASA AMC 20-422.5DoDI 8500.01 instruction2.6DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF)2.7Relationship with DO-178C2.8Safety versus security2.9Authorities and certification2.10Case study: airworthiness security plan
3.1Attack vectors through maintenance3.2Unauthenticated buses3.3Component supply chain3.4Third-party software3.5GNSS and ADS-B integrity3.6Portable maintenance equipment3.7Embedded firmware3.8Malicious code3.9Vulnerability analysis3.10Laboratory: analysis of simulated 1553 traffic
4.1Spatial and temporal partitioning4.2Secure boot4.3Signed software loading to ARINC 615A4.4Bus authentication4.5Integrity monitoring4.6Hardening of real-time operating systems4.7Onboard key management4.8Data encryption4.9Defence in depth4.10Workshop: signed software loading process
5.1Security risk assessment5.2Security requirements5.3Secure design5.4Verification to DO-356A5.5Authorised penetration testing5.6Vulnerability management5.7Updates on aircraft5.8Configuration management5.9Retirement and decommissioning5.10Case study: risk assessment of a mission system
6.1Mission planning6.2Logistics support systems6.3Data transfer devices6.4Air base networks6.5Training simulators6.6Connected logistics6.7Classified data6.8Interfaces with command and control6.9Domain separation6.10Case study: security of a data transfer device
7.1Onboard anomaly detection7.2Onboard forensic logging7.3Fleet incident response7.4Capability recovery7.5Cybersecurity exercises7.6Coordination with authorities7.7Professional ethics7.8Responsible disclosure7.9Lessons learned7.10Practical exercise: fleet incident response plan
8.1Description of the architecture8.2Security perimeter8.3Threat assessment8.4Risk analysis8.5Protection measures8.6Verification plan8.7In-service management8.8Certification documentation8.9Report and presentation8.10Final project: final review with the tutor
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: you progress at your own pace within the intake, so it fits around your job.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is Wireshark, Ghidra, VxWorks 653 and Cameo Systems Modeler, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Testing is studied through real procedures for vulnerability analysis on an avionics test bench, authorised penetration testing and verification of secure software loading. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final project.
Standards covered: RTCA DO-326A, RTCA DO-356A, EASA AMC 20-42, RTCA DO-355, DoDI 8510.01, ARINC 653, MIL-STD-1553B, ARINC 664 Part 7.
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. No university degree is required.
- An internet connection and a computer able to run 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, Ghidra, VxWorks 653 and Cameo Systems Modeler, 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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