Cyber Intelligence for National Security

This 24-hour course provides a strategic examination of the cyber domain, focusing on the critical intersection of cybersecurity and national defense. Rather than a technical "how-to," the curriculum explores how cyber capabilities shape the geopolitical landscape and impact global security. Participants will analyze the complexities of cyber warfare, espionage, and crime from a national security perspective, examining how national interests and foreign policy drive the development and deployment of offensive cyber tools. The course includes a deep dive on the strategic intentions and advanced cyber capabilities of China, Russia, Iran, and the DPRK to understand their impact on global geopolitical stability.

After completing this course, participants should be able to:

• Compare the different roles expected from private and public sectors in cyber defense
• Identify the characteristics of an APT through deep-dive case studies
• Identify how geopolitical objectives drive foreign cyber missions and focuses
• Determine how national strategy impacts the cybersecurity defensive approach
• Determine how legislation impacts the defense mission against APTs
• Identify areas of collaboration within the private and public sectors—domestically and internationally—to improve collective cyber defense
• Discuss current gaps with domestic and international cyber policy and law regarding effective deterrence against state-sponsored cyber activity
• Compare and contrast Iran, Russia, China and North Korean cyber operational capabilities and organization structure in depth

This course is designed for strategic leadership and analysts, policy makers, and junior cyber threat intelligence analysts who require a sophisticated understanding of how geopolitical intentions drive cyber operations. It is particularly relevant for those in the public and private sectors, as well as professionals managing public-private sharing programs.

In-classroom instructor-led training

• 3 days (in-person delivery)
• 4 days (virtual delivery)

Participants  should bring their own laptop computer with the latest browser of choice and the ability to connect to the internet. Participants will receive course materials before the start of the course.