Cybersecurity and Defence
Definition and Scope of Cybersecurity26Cyber Threats and Vulnerabilities26Cybersecurity Controls and Best Practices26Cyber Threat Intelligence and Analysis28Incident Response and Management28Cybersecurity Risk Management22Cloud Security26Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity27Cybersecurity in Critical Infrastructure23
Emerging Defence and Security Challenges
The Changing Character of Conflict30Technological Advancements and their Impact25The Rise of Unconventional Threats22Cybersecurity and Information Warfare28Climate Change and Resource Scarcity29Global Health Security24Developing Comprehensive Defense Strategies25International Cooperation and Alliances27Ethical and Legal Considerations26
Australian Defence Policy
Pre-Federation Defence Policy29Federation and the Creation of the Australian Defence Force24The Inter-War Years and the Rise of Japan26World War II and the Pacific War26The Cold War and the ANZUS Treaty25The Post-Cold War Era and the War on Terror22The ADF s Structure and Command25The ADF s Personnel23The ADF s Equipment and Technology23The ADF s Bases and Facilities21The ADF s Role in Defending Australia31The ADF s Role in Peacekeeping and Humanitarian Operations31The ADF s Role in Domestic Security27The Changing Nature of Warfare26The Rise of China22The War on Terror27Climate Change25
Defence Science and Technology
Definition and Scope of Defence Science and Technology26Historical Evolution of Defence Science and Technology22Current Trends and Future Directions in Defence Science and Technology14Advanced Materials for Defence Applications24Materials Characterisation and Testing for Defence26Materials Processing and Manufacturing for Defence28Aircraft and Missile Propulsion Systems22Naval Propulsion and Power Systems24Alternative and Future Propulsion Technologies for Defence23Radar and Electronic Warfare Systems25Electro-Optical and Infrared Sensors for Defence27Acoustic and Seismic Sensors for Defence23Cybersecurity Threats and Vulnerabilities in Defence23Cybersecurity Measures and Countermeasures for Defence26Information Warfare and Cyber Operations for Defence25Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) for Defence18Unmanned Ground Vehicles (UGVs) for Defence26Autonomous Systems and Artificial Intelligence for Defence28
Defence and International Relations
The White Paper on Defence31The Defence Integrated Investment Program (DIIP)22The Defence Capability Plan (DCP)28The Structure of the ADF27The ADF s Mission30The ADF s Values28Australia s Alliances and Partnerships26Australia s Role in the Asia-Pacific Region26Australia s Role in the Global War on Terrorism30
Defence Intelligence and Analysis
Planning and Direction27Collection26Processing22Analysis23Dissemination30Human Intelligence (HUMINT)28Signals Intelligence (SIGINT)22Imagery Intelligence (IMINT)27Measurement and Signature Intelligence (MASINT)28Open Source Intelligence (OSINT)30Types of Analysis26Methods of Analysis24Sources of Bias24The Role of Intelligence in Decision-Making31Challenges to Using Intelligence in Decision-Making26
Defence and National Security Law
Definition and Scope of Defence and National Security Law26Sources of Defence and National Security Law28The Role of the Military in a Democratic Society30The Constitution and Defence Powers24The Defence Act 1903 (Cth)31Other Relevant Legislation23The Use of Force22Military Operations27Intelligence and Surveillance28Cybersecurity and Cyberwarfare23Terrorism and Counter-Terrorism25Climate Change and Security28
Defence Leadership and Management
Definition and Importance of Defence Leadership and Management26Key Principles of Defence Leadership25Management Functions in Defence Organizations31Defence Strategy Development22Strategic Planning and Decision-Making22Risk Management and Crisis Leadership25Command and Control in Defence Operations28Resource Management in Defence Operations28Operational Planning and Execution27Ethical Principles in Defence Leadership24Legal Framework for Defence Leadership23Accountability and Transparency in Defence Leadership22Technological Advancements and Defence Leadership31Globalization and Defence Leadership27Future Trends in Defence Leadership23