Diploma in EW Infrastructure Security
Online postgraduate diploma of 800 hours in EW Infrastructure Security. 8 modules covering electromagnetic environments, shielding, line filtering and protection, earthing and bonding, protection to military standards (MIL-STD-188-125-1, IEC 61000-2-9), emanations security (TEMPEST) and facility security management, with an assigned technical tutor.
Diploma in EW Infrastructure Security — studying from Malta
Malta's defence sector is comparatively small, reflecting the country's neutrality and modest armed forces. Activity centres on the Armed Forces of Malta, maritime surveillance, border security and the associated technical support. Engineering roles are mostly found in equipment maintenance, communications, infrastructure and government procurement rather than large-scale defence manufacturing. Professionals may find opportunities through public service and contractors supplying the armed forces and related agencies, where reliability and compliance with national procurement rules are important.
Fees for Malta: €1,490 (Euro), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in Malta
Typical roles
Questions from Malta
Which bodies regulate defence and military engineering work in Malta?
Malta's Armed Forces and the Ministry responsible for defence oversee military engineering and procurement. General engineering practice is regulated by the Chamber of Engineers (KSU) under the Engineering Profession Act. Export and dual-use controls follow EU and national rules. A SEIUM qualification is private and not accredited, so any recognition depends on employers or the relevant authority.
What career paths exist in Malta for land systems and defence engineering?
Opportunities in Malta are limited and mostly within government, the Armed Forces and their suppliers, with more substantial defence industry work typically found abroad. Many roles require security clearance and specific experience. A private qualification can support your profile, but you should expect employers to focus on experience and clearance eligibility.
How do I study this from Malta, and what should I consider about workload and funding?
The programme is delivered fully online in English, with an assigned technical tutor and a final project. You do not need a visa to study from home in Malta. Durations range from 300 to 1,900 hours, so plan time alongside any work commitments. Ask about instalment payments and whether employer sponsorship is available.
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What you will be able to do
Understand intense electromagnetic environments and their effects on infrastructure.
Design shielding, filtering and earthing for facilities.
Apply standards for protection against electromagnetic pulses.
Manage emanations security in line with TEMPEST.
Integrate physical, information and electromagnetic security.
Verify protection through standardised testing.
Draw up protection and maintenance plans for sensitive facilities.
Who it's for
- Electromagnetic protection engineers.
- EMC engineers moving into infrastructure hardening.
- Facility security managers responsible for sensitive sites.
- TEMPEST specialists.
- Critical communications infrastructure engineers.
- Technical security auditors.
- Engineering or science graduates seeking to enter the defence sector.
What you'll work with
- MIL-STD-188-125-1 (HEMP protection for fixed facilities)
- IEC 61000-2-9 (description of the radiated HEMP environment)
- IEC 61000-5-3 (HEMP protection concepts)
- MIL-STD-461G (electromagnetic compatibility)
- MIL-STD-464C (electromagnetic environmental effects for systems)
- SDIP-27 (NATO TEMPEST standards)
- IEEE 299 (shielding effectiveness of enclosures)
- ISO/IEC 27001 (information security management)
- CST Studio Suite
- Keysight PathWave
- MATLAB
- EMC Studio
8 modules
1.1Spectrum and sources of interference1.2System electromagnetic environments1.3High-altitude electromagnetic pulse: description in the standards1.4Lightning strikes1.5Intentional interference: conceptual framework1.6Coupling into cables and apertures1.7Equipment susceptibility1.8Effects on infrastructure1.9Threat assessment1.10Case study: electromagnetic environment of a station
2.1Shielding theory2.2Shielding materials2.3Shielded enclosures2.4Gaskets and doors2.5Apertures and ventilation2.6Penetration panels2.7Effectiveness according to IEEE 2992.8Shielding degradation2.9Design of protected rooms2.10Lab: shielding effectiveness measurement
3.1Power filters3.2Surge protection3.3Data line protection3.4Optical fibre as isolation3.5Points of entry3.6Coordination of protection devices3.7Current injection testing3.8Filter maintenance3.9Applicable standards3.10Practical exercise: surge protection plan
4.1Earthing systems4.2Equipotential meshes4.3Safety and signal earths4.4Ground loops4.5Lightning protection4.6Earth resistance measurement4.7Design for mobile installations4.8Periodic inspection4.9Common mistakes4.10Case study: earthing design for a communications centre
5.1MIL-STD-188-125-15.2IEC 61000-2-9 and 61000-5-35.3MIL-STD-464C5.4Design criteria5.5Verification testing5.6Acceptance testing5.7Maintenance programmes5.8Protection surveillance5.9Transportable installations5.10Practical exercise: compliance matrix for a facility
6.1The TEMPEST concept6.2SDIP-27 and levels6.3Facility zoning6.4Red-black separation6.5Approved equipment6.6Zone measurements6.7Equipment installation6.8TEMPEST inspections6.9Integration with information security6.10Lab: TEMPEST zoning audit
7.1Comprehensive risk analysis7.2Physical security7.3Cybersecurity7.4Service continuity7.5Backup power7.6Operating procedures7.7Staff training7.8Audits7.9Continuous improvement7.10Workshop: security plan for a sensitive facility
8.1Facility description8.2Environment assessment8.3Shielding design8.4Filtering and earthing8.5Emanations security8.6Verification plan8.7Maintenance 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 standard and applied exercises. The working software is CST Studio Suite, Keysight PathWave, MATLAB and EMC Studio, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Practical work is based on real procedures: measuring the shielding effectiveness of an enclosure, designing a surge protection plan and auditing TEMPEST zoning. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final project.
Standards covered: MIL-STD-188-125-1, IEC 61000-2-9, IEC 61000-5-3, MIL-STD-461G, MIL-STD-464C, SDIP-27, IEEE 299, ISO/IEC 27001.
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 CST Studio Suite, Keysight PathWave, MATLAB and EMC Studio, 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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