Information Security in Military CAD Design Course
300-hour online course in information security in military CAD design. 6 modules covering ISO/IEC 27001:2022 (information security management), Real Decreto 311/2022 (Esquema Nacional de Seguridad) and Siemens Teamcenter. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.
Information Security in Military CAD Design Course — 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: €546 (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.
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 design information as a critical asset.
Apply the regulatory and contractual framework for protecting defence information.
Implement access control and classification in CAD and PLM environments.
Manage collaboration with the supply chain securely.
Integrate ITAR, NIST SP 800-171 and CMMC requirements into the organisation.
Design incident response and continuity procedures.
Develop an information security plan for an engineering environment.
Who it's for
- Engineering information security manager who wants to specialise in Information Security in Military CAD Design.
- PLM systems administrator who wants to specialise in Information Security in Military CAD Design.
- Industrial security manager who wants to specialise in Information Security in Military CAD Design.
- Cybersecurity auditor who wants to specialise in Information Security in Military CAD Design.
- ITAR and EAR compliance manager who wants to specialise in Information Security in Military CAD Design.
- CAD design engineer who wants to specialise in Information Security in Military CAD Design.
- Engineering or science graduates seeking to enter the defence industry.
What you'll work with
- ISO/IEC 27001:2022 (information security management)
- Real Decreto 311/2022 (Esquema Nacional de Seguridad)
- NIST SP 800-171 (controlled unclassified information)
- International Traffic in Arms Regulations (22 CFR 120-130)
- Ley 9/1968 on official secrets
- CMMC 2.0 (DoD cybersecurity certification)
- AQAP-2110 (NATO quality requirements)
6 modules · 300 h
1.1What a design model contains and why it matters1.2Drawings, models, calculations and bills of materials1.3Classification of technical information1.4Marking and labelling of documents1.5Need-to-know and compartmentalisation1.6Actors with access: engineering, procurement and suppliers1.7Risk of aggregating low-sensitivity data1.8Field vocabulary and acronyms1.9Consequences of a document leak1.10Exercise: classify the deliverables of a project
2.1Information security management standards2.2Security requirements in defence contracts2.3Personnel and facility security clearances2.4Export control of technical data2.5Protection of trade secrets2.6Obligations to the client and the authority2.7Effective confidentiality agreements2.8Requirements for suppliers and subcontractors2.9Auditing contractual compliance2.10Practice: requirements matrix for a programme
3.1Identity and permissions management3.2Network and workstation segmentation3.3Product document management and access control3.4Encryption at rest and in transit3.5Watermarks and document tracing3.6Control of removable media and printing3.7Isolated workstations for sensitive information3.8Backups and their protection3.9Access logging and auditing3.10Practice: designing project permissions
4.1Secure exchange with partners and clients4.2Collaboration platforms and their evaluation4.3Data provided to suppliers: minimum necessary4.4Model degradation before sharing4.5Control of data return and destruction4.6Security audit of suppliers4.7Remote working and personal devices4.8Visits, demonstrations and trade fairs4.9Risk of reverse engineering4.10Practice: exchange procedure with a partner
5.1Team awareness and training5.2Insider risk and its management without generalised suspicion5.3Social engineering targeting engineers5.4Incident detection and reporting5.5Leak investigation and containment5.6Communication to the client and the authority5.7Business continuity after an incident5.8Lessons learned and improvement5.9Security indicators for the design environment5.10Practice: response plan for a leak
6.1Choice of programme and its deliverables6.2Classification of project information6.3Contractual requirements matrix6.4Design of technical and access controls6.5Exchange procedure with third parties6.6Training and awareness plan6.7Incident response plan6.8Supplier audit plan6.9Security plan report6.10Project defence
How you'll learn
100% online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and assigned technical tutor. No fixed timetable: students progress at their own pace within the intake, which allows them to combine it with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is Siemens Teamcenter, PTC Windchill, Dassault 3DEXPERIENCE, Microsoft Purview, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Case studies are based on real security audit procedures in PLM environments, supply chain risk analyses and information leak incident drills. Assessment is continuous per module plus the final integrating project.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Understand design information as a critical asset.
Apply the regulatory and contractual framework for protecting defence information.
Implement access control and classification in CAD and PLM environments.
Manage collaboration with the supply chain securely.
Integrate ITAR, NIST SP 800-171 and CMMC requirements into the organisation.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- No prior degree required.
- Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
- Spanish language level sufficient 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 consists of 300 hours in total, spread over 3 to 5 months. That is an average of 10 to 15 hours per week, compatible with a full-time job.
The programme works with Siemens Teamcenter, PTC Windchill, Dassault 3DEXPERIENCE, Microsoft Purview. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.
An own diploma from SEIUM Institute upon passing the continuous assessment and the integrating project. This is in-house training, not an official title from the Ministry.
Yes. Modules passed in a course or postgraduate diploma in the same area are recognised in the higher programme. Check the recognition policy when you enrol.
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