Course Information
About this course
Module 0 is a two-part course that will provide you with an awareness of how cyber is being taken forward as a defence and pan-governmental endeavour of central importance.
The course:
- makes use of visiting speakers from industry, defence and other government departments who are experts and leading practitioners in their respective fields
- follows on from the overarching cyber principles covered in Cyber 101 to build understanding of the context of cyber operations within a military environment
- is a mandated element of the Cyber Foundation Pathway (CFP) and must be completed if you intend to undertake subsequent modules
- is also available to complete if you do not plan to progress further through the pathway and just want to enhance your understanding of cyber in defence
Module 0 Part A is undertaken online via the Defence Learning Environment (DLE) and MODNET (for access to official sensitive content). This is followed by a face-to-face Part B to cover material at higher classifications and to link the content together.
Module 0 Part A is available for self-enrolment on the DLE. To find it, search on the DLE for 'CFPM0A'.
You will need the Module 0 Part A certificate to apply for Module 0 Part B. You must attend and complete both elements of Module 0 before any Joint Personnel Administration competencies based on later training and assessment will be issued. This is rigorously applied without exception.
What you will learn
The course is based around six thematic areas:
- Fundamentals and Context. Placing cyber within a defence context, this section also develops understanding of key frameworks and doctrine used across civilian and military cyber activities
- Threats and Opportunities. Explores key threat actors and looks at the human factors relevant to cyber operations
- Technical Background. Provides an overview of Information Networks and Operational Technology Networks (industrial control systems), telecoms systems, and satellite communications
- Strategy and Operations. Explores the legal and policy frameworks within which the MOD undertakes cyber operations, and introduces the key organisations involved across the MOD
- External Organisations. Introduces key organisations across Government and explores the similarities and differences between the MOD's approach to cybersecurity and those of a large commercial organisation
- Integration and Application. Using several open-source case studies, this section aims to tie the knowledge from the preceding sections together to show how cybersecurity and cyber effects can be realised
How this course will help your career
Each module in the CFP builds sequentially on the learning from preceding modules.
Successful completion of this module will enable you to proceed to the next module of the CFP and further build your cyber skills.
Entry requirements
Who can attend this course
- Military
- MOD civil servants
- Partners across government (PAG)
You will need to hold a current Security Check (SC) clearance. UK nationals only.
Before you attend
You will need to have:
- completed Cyber 101
- completed Module 0 Part A before your application for part B will be accepted. Your certificate will be required
- SC clearance
Additional information
How the course will be taught
- Face-to-face/Residential
How you will be assessed
This module is not assessed.