Diploma in Ethics in Defence Security
Online postgraduate diploma of 800 hours in ethics in defence security. 8 modules covering security in the defence sphere, the ethics of security, the regulatory framework, clearances and personnel, security technologies, risk management and resilience, and democratic oversight, with an assigned technical tutor.
Diploma in Ethics in Defence Security — 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$1,400 (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
Describe the areas of security in defence.
Apply ethical criteria to protective measures.
Interpret the security regulatory framework.
Manage security clearances with safeguards and without discrimination.
Evaluate security technologies and their impact.
Plan risk management and resilience.
Strengthen democratic oversight of security.
Who it's for
- Security directors in defence organisations and industry.
- Information security officers.
- Insider threat analysts.
- Infrastructure protection consultants.
- Ethics and compliance advisers.
- Security auditors.
- Engineering or science graduates looking to enter the defence sector.
What you'll work with
- Law 9/1968 (Spanish Official Secrets Act)
- Royal Decree 311/2022 (Spanish National Security Framework, ENS)
- Law 8/2011 (Spanish critical infrastructure protection)
- Directive (EU) 2022/2557 (resilience of critical entities)
- Law 5/2014 (Spanish Private Security Law)
- ISO/IEC 27001 (information security management systems)
- Law 2/2023 (Spanish whistleblower protection)
- PILAR
- Microsoft Defender
- Genetec Security Center
- Splunk
8 modules
1.1Physical security of facilities1.2Information security1.3Personnel security and clearances1.4Industrial security in contracts1.5Systems cybersecurity1.6Critical infrastructure protection1.7Internal and external threats1.8Security and civil liberties1.9Ethics of protection1.10Case study: analysis of a security breach
2.1Security as a value and as a right2.2Proportionality of measures2.3Dignity in security checks2.4Discrimination in access control2.5Secrecy and accountability2.6Trust and suspicion in organisations2.7Ethics of security personnel2.8Use of force in private security2.9Duties of the security engineer2.10Practical exercise: ethical analysis of an access protocol
3.1The Official Secrets Act3.2The Spanish National Security Framework (ENS)3.3The Critical Infrastructure Law3.4The Critical Entities Resilience Directive3.5The Private Security Law3.6NATO and EU security regulations3.7Industrial security in classified contracts3.8Personal data protection3.9Whistleblower protection3.10Workshop: obligations matrix for a facility
4.1Personnel security vetting4.2Privacy of the person vetted4.3Suitability criteria4.4Risk of discrimination4.5Mental health and stigma4.6Appeals and safeguards4.7Insider threat programmes4.8Security culture4.9Training and awareness4.10Case study: refusal of a security clearance
5.1Biometrics in access control5.2Smart video surveillance5.3Intrusion detection5.4User monitoring on networks5.5Behavioural analytics5.6Perimeter surveillance drones5.7Cybersecurity of security systems5.8Assessing real effectiveness5.9Privacy by design5.10Lab: evaluation of a biometric system
6.1Security risk analysis6.2Operator security plans6.3Business continuity6.4Incident management6.5Exercises and drills6.6Crisis communication6.7Public-private cooperation6.8Security audits6.9Continuous improvement6.10Practical exercise: security plan for a logistics centre
7.1Parliamentary oversight of security7.2Judicial supervision7.3Transparency and secrecy7.4Whistleblowing7.5Ethics in security procurement7.6Foreign suppliers and risk7.7Workers' rights7.8Proportionality indicators7.9Future scenarios7.10Case study: leaks and public debate
8.1Organisation analysed8.2Existing security measures8.3Regulatory framework8.4Ethical analysis8.5Impact on rights8.6Improvement proposal8.7Governance plan8.8Conclusions8.9Report 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 each intake, so the programme fits around your job.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original regulation and applied exercises. The working software is PILAR, Microsoft Defender, Genetec Security Center and Splunk, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Exercises are based on real procedures: facility risk analysis, evaluation of biometric systems and incident management drills. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final integrating project.
Standards covered: Law 9/1968, Royal Decree 311/2022, Law 8/2011, Directive (EU) 2022/2557, Law 5/2014, ISO/IEC 27001, Law 2/2023.
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 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 PILAR, Microsoft Defender, Genetec Security Center and Splunk, 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 programme 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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