Diploma in CEMA Infrastructure Security
Online postgraduate diploma of 800 hours in CEMA Infrastructure Security. 8 modules covering the cyber-electromagnetic activities concept, control frameworks (NIST SP 800-53, IEC 62443, ISO/IEC 27001), cyber and spectrum monitoring, resilient architectures, incident response and capability maturity, with an assigned technical tutor.
Diploma in CEMA Infrastructure Security — studying from South Africa
South Africa has a established defence industry centred on companies such as Denel and Paramount Group, with capabilities in land systems, armoured vehicles and munitions. The sector supports engineering roles in systems integration, vehicle design and test and evaluation. Defence procurement and export controls are overseen by government bodies, and the industry works closely with the South African National Defence Force. Engineers in this field typically combine mechanical, electrical and systems skills.
Fees for South Africa: R 33 400 (South African rand), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in South Africa
Typical roles
Questions from South Africa
Which South African bodies regulate or recognise defence and military engineering professionals?
Engineers in South Africa are registered through ECSA under the Engineering Profession Act, and defence programmes are guided by institutions such as the South African National Defence Force and Armscor, which set their own requirements. SEIUM is a private online institute, and its qualifications are not state degrees or accredited by a national body. Recognition is decided by these bodies and your employer, so confirm with them first.
Would this qualification help me find work in South Africa's defence or land systems sector?
South Africa has a defence industry with state-linked entities and private contractors, and employers usually require security clearances, relevant experience and recognised qualifications. A private online programme may support your application but does not guarantee employment or clearance. Check requirements with prospective employers, as roles in this sector can be sensitive and tightly controlled.
Can I study alongside a job, and are there funding options?
The course is 100% online and taught in English, so you need strong English, and no student visa is needed to study from home. Master's programmes are 1,900 hours, postgraduate diplomas 800 hours and specialist courses 300 hours, each with an assigned technical tutor. Fees are payable in instalments, and employer sponsorship is possible, so ask whether your employer would fund part of the training.
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What you will be able to do
Understand the concept of cyber-electromagnetic activities and its relevance to infrastructure.
Integrate monitoring of cyberspace and the electromagnetic spectrum.
Apply security control frameworks to critical infrastructure.
Detect and analyse incidents that combine cyber and radio vectors.
Design resilient defensive architectures.
Manage incident response and recovery.
Assess regulatory compliance and capability maturity.
Who it's for
- Security operations centre analysts.
- Cybersecurity engineers extending their work to the radio domain.
- Spectrum management specialists.
- Infrastructure security architects.
- Incident response managers.
- CEMA security consultants.
- Engineering or science graduates seeking to enter the defence sector.
What you'll work with
- NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5 (security and privacy controls)
- IEC 62443 (industrial cybersecurity)
- ISO/IEC 27001 (information security management)
- ISO/IEC 27035 (information security incident management)
- Royal Decree 311/2022 (Spanish National Security Framework, ENS)
- Directive (EU) 2022/2555 NIS2 (network and information security)
- ITU Radio Regulations
- MIL-STD-461G (electromagnetic compatibility)
- Splunk
- Elastic Security
- Wireshark
- GNU Radio
- MITRE ATT&CK Navigator
8 modules
1.1Cyberspace and the electromagnetic spectrum1.2Allied doctrine on cyber-electromagnetic activities1.3Convergence of networks and radio1.4Spectrum-dependent infrastructure1.5Combined threats1.6Defensive approach1.7Actors and responsibilities1.8Legal framework1.9Documented cases1.10Case study: analysis of a combined incident
2.1NIST SP 800-532.2ISO/IEC 270012.3IEC 62443 in industrial environments2.4Spanish National Security Framework (ENS)2.5NIS2 Directive2.6Radio-frequency-specific controls2.7Risk management2.8Security metrics2.9Audits2.10Workshop: selecting controls for an infrastructure
3.1Security operations centres3.2Log collection3.3SIEM and correlation3.4Detection based on MITRE ATT&CK3.5Network traffic analysis3.6Detection in industrial networks3.7Threat intelligence3.8Threat hunting3.9SOAR automation3.10Lab: correlation use cases in a SIEM
4.1Spectrum management4.2Monitoring receivers4.3Interference detection4.4Emitter geolocation: concepts4.5GNSS interference4.6Radio link integrity4.7Databases of authorised emissions4.8Coordination with the regulator4.9Integration with the SOC4.10Practical exercise: analysing interference with GNU Radio
5.1Defence in depth5.2Segmentation and zones5.3Link diversity5.4Hardening of radio equipment5.5Signal authentication5.6Resilient synchronisation5.7Electromagnetic compatibility5.8Service redundancy5.9Secure by design5.10Case study: resilient architecture for a communications centre
6.1The ISO/IEC 27035 process6.2Incident classification6.3Containment and eradication6.4Response to interference6.5Forensic analysis6.6Notification to authorities6.7Coordination with CSIRTs6.8Recovery6.9Lessons learned6.10Practical exercise: response to interference on a critical link
7.1Maturity models7.2SOC indicators7.3Staff training and certification7.4Cyber defence exercises7.5Supplier management7.6Budget and resources7.7Regulatory compliance7.8Continuous improvement7.9Technology trends7.10Workshop: maturity assessment of an operations centre
8.1Infrastructure description8.2Risk analysis8.3Selection of controls8.4Monitoring architecture8.5Spectrum-cyber integration8.6Response plan8.7Maturity indicators8.8Implementation plan8.9Report 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 Splunk, Elastic Security, Wireshark, GNU Radio and MITRE ATT&CK Navigator, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Practical work is based on real procedures: designing cyber-electromagnetic correlation use cases, an exercise responding to interference on a critical link and a maturity assessment of an operations centre. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final project.
Standards covered: NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5, IEC 62443, ISO/IEC 27001, ISO/IEC 27035, Royal Decree 311/2022 (ENS), Directive (EU) 2022/2555 NIS2, ITU Radio Regulations, MIL-STD-461G.
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 Splunk, Elastic Security, Wireshark, GNU Radio and MITRE ATT&CK Navigator, 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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