Postgraduate Diploma in 2R Hardening and UNECE R155/R156
Online 800-hour Postgraduate Diploma in 2R hardening and UNECE R155/R156. 8 modules covering UNECE Regulation No. 155, UNECE Regulation No. 156 and Vector CANoe. Personal tutor assigned and enrolment open.
Postgraduate Diploma in 2R Hardening and UNECE R155/R156 — studying from Canada
Canada's motorcycle and two-wheeler market is relatively modest compared with the car sector, but it supports a network of dealers, distributors, parts suppliers and recreational riding communities. Manufacturers and importers serve markets across provinces, with seasonal demand shaped by climate. Engineering work in this area includes vehicle homologation, component design and electric two-wheeler development. Regulation of vehicle safety and emissions involves federal and provincial authorities.
Fees for Canada: C$2,010 (Canadian dollar), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in Canada
Typical roles
Questions from Canada
Is this programme recognised by professional bodies in Canada for motorcycle engineering?
SEIUM's qualifications are private, not official state degrees, and are not accredited by any national body in Canada. Vehicle engineering roles in Canada are generally not licensed by a single title-protected body, but employers and industry associations set their own expectations. Transport Canada regulates vehicle safety standards, which is separate from any qualification. Check recognition with prospective employers directly.
What career paths in Canada could this qualification support in the 2-wheeler sector?
Potential roles include design, testing, product development and technical support with motorcycle and powersports manufacturers, distributors and component suppliers. Whether a private qualification is valued is for each employer to decide, and experience often matters most in this sector. The final project can provide a concrete portfolio piece, though it does not guarantee any position.
How can I manage this programme alongside work in Canada?
The programme is entirely online and in English, so it suits students across Canadian time zones, and no student visa is needed to study from home. Workload ranges from 300 to 1,900 hours depending on the programme chosen. Fees are payable in instalments, and employer sponsorship is possible. An assigned technical tutor provides guidance throughout.
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What you will be able to do
Identify the attack surface and critical assets of a connected motorcycle.
Interpret the requirements of UNECE R155 and R156 for category L vehicles.
Carry out TARA analyses in accordance with ISO/SAE 21434.
Apply hardening measures to ECUs, gateways and onboard networks.
Design secure over-the-air (OTA) software update processes.
Plan penetration testing and fuzzing for verification.
Organise incident response across the vehicle's lifecycle.
Who it's for
- Vehicle cybersecurity engineer who wants to specialise in 2R Hardening and UNECE R155/R156.
- TARA analyst who wants to specialise in 2R Hardening and UNECE R155/R156.
- CSMS manager who wants to specialise in 2R Hardening and UNECE R155/R156.
- Security validation engineer who wants to specialise in 2R Hardening and UNECE R155/R156.
- UNECE type-approval consultant who wants to specialise in 2R Hardening and UNECE R155/R156.
- OTA update specialist who wants to specialise in 2R Hardening and UNECE R155/R156.
- Graduates in engineering or science who want to enter motorcycle manufacturing.
What you'll work with
- UNECE Regulation No. 155
- UNECE Regulation No. 156
- ISO/SAE 21434:2021
- ISO 24089:2023
- ISO 26262-12:2018
- Regulation (EU) 2024/2847 (Cyber Resilience)
- Regulation (EU) No. 168/2013
- AUTOSAR SecOC
8 modules · 800 h
1.1Attack surface of a modern motorcycle1.2ECUs, gateways, TCU and connected TFT dashboard1.3CAN, CAN FD and LIN buses in motorcycles1.4Threats: theft, tampering and illegal tuning1.5Public vehicle incidents and vulnerabilities1.6Threat actors and motivations1.7CIA triad applied to vehicle functions1.8Cost and space particularities in 2R1.9Relationship between functional safety and cybersecurity1.10Case study: asset inventory of a connected naked motorcycle
2.1Scope of R155 and affected category L vehicles2.2Manufacturer's cybersecurity management system2.3Annex 5: reference threats and mitigations2.4Type approval and audit of the technical service2.5Supply chain management2.6Monitoring and response during the vehicle's lifetime2.7UNECE WP.29 interpretations and guidance documents2.8Evidence and technical file2.9Application timeline and transition2.10Workshop: Annex 5 compliance matrix
3.1Item definition and system boundaries3.2Identification of assets and properties3.3Damage scenarios and impact rating3.4Threat scenarios and attack paths3.5Attack feasibility by attack potential3.6Risk determination and treatment3.7Cybersecurity goals and concepts3.8Tools for threat modelling3.9TARA review and maintenance3.10Practical exercise: TARA of the keyless start module
4.1Secure boot and chain of trust4.2Disabling JTAG and debug ports4.3Network segmentation and gateway filtering4.4Message authentication with SecOC4.5Intrusion detection on the CAN bus4.6Protecting UDS diagnostics and SecurityAccess4.7Hardening the TFT operating system4.8Bluetooth and pairing security4.9Secure key management in the HSM4.10Laboratory: frame filtering on a CAN gateway
5.1Scope of R156 and the SUMS system5.2Software Version Identification Number (RXSWIN)5.3Package integrity and authenticity5.4Safety conditions during the update5.5User information and consent5.6Workshop versus remote updates5.7Rollback, A/B partitions and recovery5.8Uptane architectures for OTA5.9Version logging and traceability5.10Practical exercise: OTA update workflow for an engine ECU
6.1Cybersecurity verification plan6.2Fuzzing of CAN and UDS protocols6.3Grey-box penetration testing6.4Firmware and binary analysis6.5Testing of wireless interfaces6.6Code review and static analysis6.7Vulnerability management and CVSS6.8Test reports for type approval6.9Coordinated vulnerability disclosure6.10Laboratory: UDS fuzzing with CANoe
7.1Vehicle security operations centre7.2Fleet monitoring and intelligence sources7.3Incident classification and triage7.4Deployment of security patches7.5Communication with authorities and users7.6End of support and decommissioning7.7Lessons learned and continuous improvement7.8CSMS effectiveness indicators7.9Requirements of the Cyber Resilience Act7.10Case study: response to a mass theft via relay attack
8.1Selection of the system under study8.2Item definition and assets8.3Preparation of the full TARA8.4Proposal of hardening measures8.5Verification test plan8.6OTA update strategy8.7R155/R156 compliance file8.8Residual risk assessment8.9Report and presentation8.10Final review with the tutor
How you'll learn
100% online training on the SEIUM Institute 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 study with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is Vector CANoe, Wireshark, Ghidra, ANSYS medini analyze, Scapy, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Case studies cover real threat modelling procedures on real motorcycle architectures, laboratory tests on the CAN bus and UDS diagnostics, and the preparation of R155/R156 type-approval files. Assessment is continuous, module by module, plus a final integrative project.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Identify the attack surface and critical assets of a connected motorcycle.
Interpret the requirements of UNECE R155 and R156 for category L vehicles.
Carry out TARA analyses in accordance with ISO/SAE 21434.
Apply hardening measures to ECUs, gateways and onboard networks.
Design secure OTA software update processes.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- Prior technical training or professional experience in the sector. A university degree is not required.
- Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
- Sufficient Spanish to follow technical regulatory texts.
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 comprises 800 hours in total, spread over 6 to 8 months. That is an average of 10 to 15 hours per week, compatible with a full-time job.
The programme uses Vector CANoe, Wireshark, Ghidra, ANSYS medini analyze and Scapy. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.
An SEIUM Institute own diploma upon passing the continuous assessment and the final integrative 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 can be credited towards the advanced programme. Please check the credit recognition policy when you enrol.
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