Diploma in Management of Sensitive Military Information
Online postgraduate diploma of 800 hours in management of sensitive military information. 8 modules covering the legal framework, document registries, physical and industrial security, information systems protection, insider threat, international exchange and incident management under the Spanish Official Secrets Act, Decision 2013/488/EU and ISO/IEC 27001:2022, with an assigned technical tutor.
Diploma in Management of Sensitive Military Information — studying from the United States
Defense engineering is a major pillar of the American economy, with strong clusters in Virginia, Maryland, Alabama, Connecticut and California. Prime contractors such as Lockheed Martin, General Dynamics, Northrop Grumman and BAE Systems Inc. develop land, air and naval systems for the Department of Defense. Work spans vehicle design, weapons integration, survivability and secure systems, governed by strict security and procurement rules. Engineers in this field often hold or pursue security clearances, which shapes career paths and project access.
Fees for the United States: US$1,220 (US Dollars), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in the United States
Typical roles
Questions from the United States
What US bodies and clearance rules apply to defense and land-systems engineering?
Defense engineering in the US is shaped by the Department of Defense and agencies such as the Army Contracting Command, with work often requiring security clearances issued through federal processes. Professional engineering bodies include the National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA) and ASME for mechanical systems. Licensure, where needed, comes from state boards. SEIUM's private qualifications are not official degrees and do not confer clearances or licences.
Do US defense contractors and government employers recognize private engineering qualifications?
US defense primes and government employers typically require US citizenship for many roles, security clearances, and accredited degrees or proven experience. A private online qualification is not a substitute for these and is assessed by each employer. It may complement existing expertise, but it should not be relied on as a route into cleared or government positions.
Can a US-based engineer study land-systems topics online alongside full-time work?
Yes, the programmes are online and taught in English, so you can study from home without a student visa. The workload is about 1,900 hours for a master's, 800 hours for a postgraduate diploma, or 300 hours for a specialist course. Each student receives an assigned technical tutor. Fees are payable in instalments, and some employers fund training, so you may wish to ask your employer about support.
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 the legal framework for classified and sensitive information.
Apply registration, custody and destruction procedures.
Implement physical and industrial security measures.
Protect information in accredited systems.
Prevent leaks and manage insider threat.
Manage the international exchange of information.
Respond to information compromise incidents.
Who it's for
- Information security officers.
- Classified information registry managers.
- Insider threat analysts.
- Industrial security consultants.
- Information security auditors.
- Defence records managers.
- Engineering or science graduates seeking to enter the defence sector.
What you'll work with
- Law 9/1968 (Spanish Official Secrets Act)
- Decision 2013/488/EU (EU Council security rules for classified information)
- ISO/IEC 27001:2022 (information security management systems)
- ISO 15489-1:2016 (records management)
- Real Decreto 311/2022 (Spanish National Security Framework, ENS)
- NATO C-M(2002)49 (security within the North Atlantic Treaty Organization)
- NIST SP 800-171 (protecting controlled unclassified information)
- ITAR 22 CFR 120-130 (US International Traffic in Arms Regulations)
- Microsoft Purview
- MISP
- Alfresco
- VeraCrypt
8 modules
1.1Classified, sensitive and personal information1.2Spanish Official Secrets Act (Law 9/1968)1.3NATO and EU security rules1.4National Security Authority1.5Need-to-know principle1.6Personnel security clearances1.7Staff responsibilities1.8Information lifecycle1.9Security culture1.10Practical exercise: information asset inventory
2.1Document registration and control2.2Document marking2.3Copying and reproduction2.4Archiving and retention2.5Secure destruction2.6Transport and transmission2.7Records management to ISO 154892.8Security metadata2.9Document audit2.10Case study: registry for a programme office
3.1Security areas3.2Custody and approved security containers3.3Access control3.4Facility security clearance3.5Contracts involving classified information3.6International visits3.7Security at industrial facilities3.8Security inspections3.9Contingency plans3.10Workshop: security plan for an industrial facility
4.1System accreditation4.2CPSTIC product catalogue4.3Encryption of data at rest and in transit4.4Classified networks4.5Mobile devices4.6TEMPEST protection4.7Cloud services and sovereignty4.8Network separation4.9Zero trust architectures4.10Laboratory: disk encryption and media control
5.1Data loss prevention5.2Automatic document labelling5.3Lawful activity monitoring5.4Insider threat indicators5.5Social engineering5.6Social media and operations security5.7The Manning and Snowden cases5.8The 2023 Discord leaks5.9Awareness programmes5.10Case study: analysis of a recent leak
6.1Bilateral security agreements6.2Exchange with NATO and the EU6.3Federated Mission Networking6.4Release criteria for third parties6.5Export controls6.6ITAR regulations6.7Threat information sharing6.8Multinational programmes6.9Foreign contractors6.10Case study: release matrix for a programme
7.1Compromise of information7.2Notification to the authority7.3Incident investigation7.4Damage assessment7.5Penalty regime7.6Compliance audits7.7Security indicators7.8Continuous improvement7.9ISO/IEC 27001 management system7.10Practical exercise: documentation compromise drill
8.1Description of the organisation8.2Asset inventory and classification8.3Risk analysis8.4Document procedures8.5Physical and technical measures8.6Awareness plan8.7Incident response plan8.8Indicators and audit8.9Report and presentation8.10Final project: final review with the tutor
How you'll learn
A 100% online programme 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 the intake, so it fits around your job.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is Microsoft Purview, MISP, Alfresco and VeraCrypt, in free, academic or evaluation versions. The practical work is based on real procedures for document security audits, information compromise drills and industrial security inspections. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final project.
Standards covered: Spanish Official Secrets Act (Law 9/1968), Decision 2013/488/EU, ISO/IEC 27001:2022, ISO 15489-1:2016, Real Decreto 311/2022, NATO C-M(2002)49, NIST SP 800-171, ITAR 22 CFR 120-130.
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 able to run 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 Microsoft Purview, MISP, Alfresco and VeraCrypt, 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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