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About JSOU
Popular Resources
Upcoming Courses
*Continuous Learning (CL) courses are not shownJoint Special Operations Forces Senior Enlisted Academy
Special Operations Forces- Influence and Operations in the Information Environment (Pilot)
Joint Special Operations Forces Pre-Command Course - Online
Recent Publications
Competing for Advantage: The Chinese Communist Party, Statecraft, and Special Operations
Special Operations Research Topics 2024
Special Operations Forces Reference Manual, Fifth Edition
Featured Publications
Quick Links
Cyberspace and Special Operations Forces Foundations
Description
The course provides a survey of the cyberspace domain wherein it examines the fundamentals and evolution of cyberspace; threat posed by illicit and friendly actions in cyberspace; evolution of U.S. cyberspace strategy; and relationship to the Special Operations Enterprise. The course provides a basis for personnel involved the integration of cyberspace enabling technologies and procedures into special operation plans, activities, and operations. The course is self-paced, on-line via JSOU provided Blackboard access.
Audience
The primary student profile is enlisted (E4-E9), warrant (W1–W5), officers (O1-O6), or government employees (GG/GS 12-15) from the Special Operations Enterprise or enabling agencies. However, anyone with a .mil or .gov can sign up and take the course.
Remarks
This is an unclassified, self-paced, course which introduces cyberspace and cyberspace planning. It is composed of readings and videos. Broken down into six modules. Students have 2-months to complete from the day they start.
Materials
Students will utilize the unclassified Blackboard tool during the course. A login will be provided upon acceptance to the course.
Accreditation
JSOU is currently an accredited educational institution accredited through the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education & Training (ACCET) - a national accrediting agency recognized by the Department of Education. This course has not yet been submitted for accreditation.