Diploma in Cybersecurity in PLM/MBSE
Online postgraduate diploma of 800 hours in cybersecurity in PLM/MBSE, structured in 8 modules covering the digital thread, threats to engineering data, access control, model integrity, secure supplier collaboration, security by design in MBSE and governance, with an assigned technical tutor.
Diploma in Cybersecurity in PLM/MBSE — studying from Ireland
Ireland maintains a small defence force, the Defence Forces, which operates its own engineering corps and equipment maintenance capabilities. Defence procurement and development are handled through the Department of Defence, while much of the wider defence-related industrial activity involves dual-use technologies, electronics and communications systems supplied by domestic and international firms. Engineers in this area typically work on land vehicle maintenance, military communications, protective equipment and systems integration. Policy and procurement are governed by national and European frameworks, including EU defence initiatives.
Fees for Ireland: €895 (Euro), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in Ireland
Typical roles
Questions from Ireland
Which Irish bodies oversee defence engineering and does a private qualification count?
Defence in Ireland is overseen by the Department of Defence, and the Defence Forces run their own training and technical structures. Engineers Ireland sets general professional engineering standards. SEIUM's qualifications are private and not state-awarded, and they are not accredited by any national body, so recognition for any defence-related role is decided by the relevant authority or employer.
Do Irish defence and land-systems employers hire people with private online qualifications?
Irish defence-related hiring is limited and often subject to security vetting and specific qualification requirements, so employers set their own criteria. A private online qualification may be taken into account alongside experience, but we cannot say how any employer will view it or guarantee any result. Check requirements for particular roles directly.
Can I study this from Ireland while working, and what is the workload?
Yes, the programme is 100% online and taught in English, so you can study from home without travel or a student visa. Master's programmes total 1,900 hours, postgraduate diplomas 800 and specialist courses 300. Each student has an assigned technical tutor, fees can be paid in instalments, and employer sponsorship may be possible. Plan your weekly hours realistically around your job.
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
Understand PLM and MBSE environments and the digital thread.
Identify threats to engineering data.
Implement access controls and technical data protection.
Ensure the integrity of engineering models.
Collaborate securely with the supply chain.
Integrate security into systems modelling.
Comply with regulatory frameworks such as CMMC and NIST SP 800-171.
Who it's for
- Industrial cybersecurity engineers.
- PLM administrators.
- MBSE systems engineers.
- Intellectual property protection managers.
- Security auditors.
- Export compliance managers.
- Engineering or science graduates looking to move into the defence industry.
What you'll work with
- NIST SP 800-171 Rev. 3 (protection of controlled unclassified information)
- CMMC 2.0 (US DoD cybersecurity maturity model for suppliers)
- ISO/IEC 27001:2022 (information security management systems)
- ISO 10303-242 (STEP AP242 managed model-based 3D engineering)
- NIST CSF 2.0 (cybersecurity framework)
- Directive (EU) 2022/2555 (NIS2)
- ITAR 22 CFR 120-130 (US International Traffic in Arms Regulations)
- IEC 62443-3-2 (security risk assessment for industrial systems)
- Siemens Teamcenter
- PTC Windchill
- 3DEXPERIENCE
- Cameo Systems Modeler
- Microsoft Purview
8 modules
1.1Product lifecycle management1.2PLM platforms1.3MBSE with SysML v21.4The digital thread1.5The digital twin1.6Configuration management1.7Engineering collaboration1.8Supplier integration1.9Defence technical data1.10Practical exercise: digital thread map of a programme
2.1Intellectual property theft2.2Industrial espionage2.3Ransomware in engineering2.4Model tampering2.5Insider threat2.6Supply chain2.7Cloud risks2.8Public cases2.9TARA analysis2.10Case study: analysis of an intellectual property theft case
3.1Role-based and attribute-based access control3.2ITAR and EAR marking3.3Data classification3.4Digital rights management3.5Encryption3.6Data diodes3.7Environment segregation3.8Access auditing3.9Federated identities3.10Workshop: ABAC policy in a PLM
4.1Model signing4.2Version control4.3Traceability4.4Model validation4.5Hash functions4.6Formal reviews4.7Model lineage4.8Change management4.9Tamper detection4.10Laboratory: integrity of SysML models
5.1STEP AP242 exchange5.2JT format5.3Collaboration portals5.4The CMMC programme5.5NIST SP 800-171 requirements5.6TISAX assessment5.7Contractual clauses5.8Supplier audits5.9Secure offboarding5.10Case study: secure exchange plan
6.1Security requirements in SysML6.2Threat modelling within the model6.3ISO/SAE 21434 with MBSE6.4Applying IEC 624436.5The DO-356A process6.6Security viewpoints6.7Risk analysis6.8Verification6.9Tools6.10Practical exercise: security view in a SysML model
7.1ISO/IEC 270017.2NIST CSF 2.0 framework7.3Spanish National Security Framework (ENS)7.4The CMMC 2.0 model7.5Cyber Resilience Act7.6NIS2 Directive7.7Export control7.8Auditing7.9Indicators7.10Case study: CMMC Level 2 assessment
8.1Description of the engineering environment8.2Information assets8.3Threat analysis8.4Protection architecture8.5Access controls8.6Supplier collaboration8.7Compliance plan8.8Indicators8.9Report and presentation8.10Final project: final review with the tutor
How you'll learn
A 100% online programme on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable materials, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. There are no fixed timetables: you progress at your own pace within each intake, so it fits around your job.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is Siemens Teamcenter, PTC Windchill, 3DEXPERIENCE, Cameo Systems Modeler and Microsoft Purview, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Practical work is based on real procedures: CMMC compliance assessments, threat analysis of PLM environments and audits of access to technical data. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final project.
Standards covered: NIST SP 800-171 Rev. 3, CMMC 2.0, ISO/IEC 27001:2022, ISO 10303-242, NIST CSF 2.0, Directive (EU) 2022/2555, ITAR 22 CFR 120-130, IEC 62443-3-2.
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 Siemens Teamcenter, PTC Windchill, 3DEXPERIENCE, Cameo Systems Modeler and Microsoft Purview, 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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