Date: 7-8 May 2026

Time: 0930-1700

Venue: Copthorne King's Hotel

Synopsis: 

Modern defence systems—ranging from command, control, communications, computers, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (C4ISR) networks to autonomous platforms—are increasingly dependent on complex, interconnected digital infrastructures. This dependency makes them high-value targets for sophisticated cyber adversaries, including nation-states, hacktivist groups, and organized cybercriminals.

This course provides a structured exploration of cybersecurity as applied to defense systems. It covers the threat landscape, the specific vulnerabilities of military and defense infrastructures, and the emerging technologies and tactical methods for detection, protection, and incident response. Through lectures, discussions, and hands-on exercises, participants will learn to evaluate, design, and implement resilient cybersecurity strategies in defense contexts.

Target Audience:

• Defence and Security Engineers

• Defence Cybersecurity Practitioners

• Military and Government Technical Officers

Contents:

1. Fundamentals of Cybersecurity

2. Fundamentals of Cyber Attacks

3. Threat Landscape and Actors

4. Defence Systems and Attack Surfaces

5. Threat Modelling and Risk Assessment

6. Case Study: Cyber Attackson Defence Assets

7. Defence Cyber Technologies 

8. Incident Response and Tactical Defence

9. Cyber Range Simulation

10. Cyber Policy, Ethics and Collaboration