Course in Cybersecurity Regulations for UAS
300-hour online course in cybersecurity regulations for UAS. 6 modules covering Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/947 (UAS operations), EUROCAE ED-202A (airworthiness and information security) and Microsoft Threat Modeling Tool. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.
Course in Cybersecurity Regulations for UAS — studying from the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom maintains a substantial defence industry, with prime contractors such as BAE Systems and Babcock, and a wide supply chain across the Midlands, the North West, Bristol and Scotland. Land systems, armoured vehicles, munitions and military engineering programmes provide long-term employment for engineers in design, integration, test and sustainment. The Ministry of Defence, Defence Equipment and Support and the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory oversee procurement and research. Security clearance requirements shape recruitment, and professional standards are maintained through UK defence engineering frameworks.
Fees for the United Kingdom: £619 (Pound sterling), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in the United Kingdom
Typical roles
Questions from the United Kingdom
Which UK bodies and regulators are relevant to defence and military land systems engineering?
In the UK, the Ministry of Defence sets its own engineering standards and the Engineering Council regulates professional registration. Professional bodies such as the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) and the Royal Engineers' professional structures are relevant. SEIUM's qualifications are private and not accredited by these bodies, so recognition for security-cleared or MOD roles is decided by the employer and the relevant authority.
Will a private qualification help with UK defence industry careers?
UK defence employers, including primes and suppliers, often prioritise security clearance eligibility, relevant experience and formal qualifications recognised by the MOD or industry bodies. A private qualification may support your profile but is unlikely to replace these requirements. Ask prospective employers how they would assess it before enrolling.
Is it practical to study this online while working in the UK, and what about language and funding?
Online study means you can continue working in the UK, and no student visa is needed to study from home. Teaching is in English, so good technical English is essential. Fees can be paid in instalments, and some employers offer training sponsorship, though policies vary. Each programme has a fixed number of hours and an assigned technical tutor. Confirm the workload and costs before enrolling.
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What you will be able to do
Identify the attack surface of an unmanned aircraft system.
Analyse threats and risks using standardised methodologies.
Select technical measures to protect the link, the aircraft and the station.
Define secure operating procedures.
Interpret the regulatory cybersecurity requirements applicable to UAS.
Manage security across the system lifecycle.
Develop a cybersecurity plan for a UAS.
Who it's for
- UAS cybersecurity engineer looking to specialise in UAS cybersecurity regulations.
- Information security risk analyst looking to specialise in UAS cybersecurity regulations.
- Drone operations manager looking to specialise in UAS cybersecurity regulations.
- Aeronautical cybersecurity auditor looking to specialise in UAS cybersecurity regulations.
- Secure embedded systems engineer looking to specialise in UAS cybersecurity regulations.
- UAS regulatory compliance consultant looking to specialise in UAS cybersecurity regulations.
- Engineering or science graduates seeking to enter the drone industry.
What you'll work with
- Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/947 (UAS operations)
- EUROCAE ED-202A (airworthiness and information security)
- IEC 62443 (cybersecurity of control systems)
- Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/945 (UAS systems)
- Directive (EU) 2022/2555 (NIS2)
- ISO/IEC 27005 (security risk management)
- RTCA DO-326A (airworthiness and security process)
6 modules · 300 h
1.1Components: aircraft, control station, link and services1.2External interfaces and entry points1.3Command and control link as a critical asset1.4Payload and its interfaces1.5Cloud services and mobile applications1.6Supply chain for components and software1.7Consequences of an attack: loss, diversion and data leakage1.8Applicable regulatory and certification framework1.9Domain vocabulary and acronyms1.10Exercise: mapping the attack surface
2.1Threat modelling methodology2.2Link interference and loss of control2.3Spoofing of the navigation signal2.4Unauthorised access to the control station2.5Manipulation of the flight plan2.6Data extraction from storage2.7Firmware manipulation and boot2.8Impact and feasibility assessment2.9Risk prioritisation and treatment2.10Practice: risk analysis of a system
3.1Link authentication and encryption3.2Secure boot and chain of trust3.3Encrypted storage and secure erasure3.4Key and device identity management3.5Signed and verified updates3.6Navigation anomaly detection3.7Sensor redundancy and alternative navigation3.8Safe behaviour on link loss3.9Event logging and its protection3.10Practice: defining the measures for a system
4.1Procedures before, during and after flight4.2Operator credential management4.3Control of physical equipment and custody4.4Control station networks and their isolation4.5Use of personal devices and removable media4.6Management of captured data and chain of custody4.7In-flight interference detection and response4.8Incident reporting4.9Operator training and awareness4.10Practice: secure operating procedure
5.1Cybersecurity requirements in operational authorisation5.2Applicable product cybersecurity standards5.3Authorised assessment and penetration testing5.4Coordinated vulnerability disclosure5.5Fleet patch management5.6Obsolescence and end-of-support management5.7Supplier requirements and auditing5.8System security documentation5.9Equipment decommissioning and data erasure5.10Practice: cybersecurity file for an operation
6.1Selection of the system and operation6.2Threat modelling and risk analysis6.3Design of technical measures6.4Operational security procedures6.5Test and verification plan6.6Vulnerability and patch management plan6.7Supplier requirements6.8Staff training plan6.9Technical report6.10Project defence
How you'll learn
100% online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and a dedicated technical tutor. There are no fixed timetables: students progress at their own pace within the intake, which makes it possible to combine the course with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is Microsoft Threat Modeling Tool, Wireshark, QGroundControl, Nessus, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Practical work is based on real UAS threat-modelling procedures, analysis of command and control link traffic and secure configuration audits. Assessment is continuous, module by 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.
Identify the attack surface of an unmanned aircraft system.
Analyse threats and risks using standardised methodologies.
Select technical protection measures for the link, the aircraft and the station.
Define secure operating procedures.
Interpret the regulatory cybersecurity requirements applicable to UAS.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- No prior qualification required.
- Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
- Spanish-language proficiency 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 totals 300 hours, spread over 3 to 5 months. That is between 10 and 15 hours per week on average, compatible with full-time work.
The course uses Microsoft Threat Modeling Tool, Wireshark, QGroundControl, Nessus. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.
SEIUM's own diploma upon passing continuous assessment and the integrating 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 are recognised towards the higher-level programme. Check the recognition policy when you enrol.
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