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About JSOU
Popular Resources
Upcoming Courses
*Continuous Learning (CL) courses are not shownHow Headquarters, USSOCOM Runs
USSOCOM Staff Education Program Foundations
JSOU Instructional Seminar
Recent Publications
Joint Special Operations University Academic Year 2026 Call for Special Operations Papers Volume 1: The Tactical Edge and Strategic Horizon
Testing SOF Truths in the Age of SI
Nigeria’s Hidden War: The Jihadist Campaign Behind the “Farmer-Herder” Label—Implications for U.S. Special Operations Command and the Education-Security Nexus in Plateau and Benue States
Featured Publications
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Introduction to SOF Cyberspace Operations
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 M365 Teams Learning Management System.
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 JSOU M365 Teams Learning Management System (LMS) 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.