NATO STANAG Standards in Cybersecurity Course
Online 300-hour course in NATO STANAG standards in cybersecurity. 6 modules covering AJP-3.20 (Allied doctrine for cyberspace operations), C-M(2002)49 (security within NATO) and Splunk. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.
NATO STANAG Standards in Cybersecurity 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.
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What you will be able to do
Explain NATO's standardisation process and the role of STANAGs.
Apply Allied information security policy.
Analyse secure communications requirements and TEMPEST protection.
Interpret Allied doctrine for cyberspace operations.
Identify the security obligations for contractor industry.
Assess the level of compliance of an information system.
Develop a NATO security compliance plan.
Who it's for
- Cybersecurity specialist in Allied systems who wishes to specialise in NATO STANAG standards in cybersecurity.
- Security officer for classified information who wishes to specialise in NATO STANAG standards in cybersecurity.
- Cyber defence operations analyst who wishes to specialise in NATO STANAG standards in cybersecurity.
- NATO compliance auditor who wishes to specialise in NATO STANAG standards in cybersecurity.
- Secure communications engineer who wishes to specialise in NATO STANAG standards in cybersecurity.
- Defence industrial security consultant who wishes to specialise in NATO STANAG standards in cybersecurity.
- Graduates in engineering or science seeking to enter the defence industry.
What you'll work with
- AJP-3.20 (Allied doctrine for cyberspace operations)
- C-M(2002)49 (NATO security)
- STANAG 4774 (metadata confidentiality labels)
- STANAG 4778 (metadata binding)
- SDIP-27 (TEMPEST)
- AQAP-2110 (NATO quality assurance)
- ISO/IEC 27001 (information security)
6 modules · 300 h
1.1NSO and the STANAG development process1.2Ratification and national implementation1.3Allied publications: AJP, AEP and AComP1.4Cyberspace as an operational domain1.5NATO cyber defence policy1.6Tallinn CCDCOE centre of excellence1.7NATO NCIA and NCSC1.8Interoperability and network federation1.9NATO information classification1.10Workshop: locating and reading a STANAG
2.1Security document C-M(2002)492.2NATO INFOSEC directives2.3Accreditation of CIS systems2.4NATO RESTRICTED to COSMIC TOP SECRET levels2.5Products in the NIAPC catalogue2.6SDIP-27 TEMPEST scheme2.7STANAG 4774 and 4778 labelling2.8Protection of interconnections2.9Allied risk management2.10Case study: accreditation of a command system
3.1STANAG 4586 UAS interoperability3.2Link 16 and STANAG 55163.3Link 22 and STANAG 55223.4NATO-approved cryptography3.5Key management3.6Federated Mission Networking3.7Security in software-defined radios3.8Satellite communications and SATCOM3.9Resilience against interference3.10Practical: security analysis of a tactical link
4.1AJP-3.20 doctrine for cyberspace operations4.2NATO incident response4.3Rapid reaction teams4.4Information sharing with MISP4.5Tallinn Manual and international law4.6Article 5 and cyberattacks4.7Locked Shields and Cyber Coalition exercises4.8Threat intelligence4.9Cyber defence of Allied industry4.10Case study: simulation of a Locked Shields exercise
5.1Requirements for NATO suppliers5.2AQAP 2110 and quality5.3Industrial security clearance5.4Relationship with ENS and CCN-STIC5.5National accreditation schemes5.6Secure supply chain5.7Product evaluation criteria5.8Audits and certifications5.9Trends: cloud and AI in NATO5.10Workshop: a supplier's compliance matrix
6.1System description6.2Identification of applicable STANAGs6.3Security requirements6.4Security architecture6.5Accreditation plan6.6Risk analysis6.7Interoperability plan6.8Test plan6.9Report and presentation6.10Final 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. No fixed timetable: students progress at their own pace within the intake, making it compatible with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is Splunk, MISP, Wireshark, Nessus, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied using real procedures from cyber defence exercises in a simulated environment, Allied security compliance audits, labelling analysis and protection of classified information. Assessment is continuous across each 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.
Explain NATO's standardisation process and the role of STANAGs.
Apply Allied information security policy.
Analyse secure communications requirements and TEMPEST protection.
Interpret Allied doctrine for cyberspace operations.
Identify the security obligations for contractor industry.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- No prior qualification is required.
- Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
- Sufficient Spanish to follow technical standards documentation.
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 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.
You work with Splunk, MISP, Wireshark and Nessus. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.
A SEIUM Institute diploma upon passing the continuous assessment and the integrating project. It is an in-house award, not an official qualification from the Ministry.
Yes. Modules passed in a course or Postgraduate Diploma in the same area are credited towards the advanced programme. Please consult the credit recognition policy when enrolling.
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