Introduction to Cyber Warfare and Operations Design (ICWOD)

Overview

This online course provides a basic understanding of full-spectrum cyberspace operations, the complexities of the cyberspace environment, the planning, organizing and integration with cyber ops. Included in this course are presentations and exercises that teach participants how to design a cyberspace operations plan and bring it to fruition.

What you will learn in this online course:

  • Understanding the Cyberspace Environment and Design
  • Cyberspace Strategies
  • Cyberspace Operations Integration
  • Building Cyber Warriors and Cyber Corps
  • Designing Cyber-Related Commands
  • Training and Readiness for Cyber Operations
  • Rehearsal of Concept (ROC) Drill
  • Tabletop Exercise (TTX)
Who should attend

Anyone interested in the field of cyber warfare/cyber operations or looking to expand a cyber-security career. This course is also ideal for:

  • Military Commanders
  • Information-Operations Officers
  • Information Security/Assurance Professionals
  • Cyber-Security Consultants
  • Cyber Planners
  • Military Members (J2, J3, J5, J6, J9)
  • Security Analysts
  • Network-Security Engineers Penetration Testers
  • Auditors
  • Government Officials
  • Security Engineer
Trainer

Our Expert Trainer is a cybersecurity professional with over 12 years of experience in Information Assurance, Cyber Frameworks, Policies and several critical areas across numerous industries spanning several Fortune 500 companies and consulting positions. He is also a Senior Strategic Business Advisor and vCISO at Sentinel Technologies.

Outside his professional civilian career, our trainer proudly serves as a direct commission officer in the US Navy Reserves as a Cryptologic Warfare officer (Designator 1815). He is also a research fellow with the Cybersecurity Forum Initiative, where he has co-authored several research papers on new cyber trends and best practices. He also holds several leadership positions with InfraGard Chicago and InfraGard National, serves as an advisor to several private and public entities, and is a guest lecturer at several high schools and universities across the State of Illinois.

Case Studies

Participants will be guided through a series of cascading exercises for conceptual, functional, and detailed planning of cyberspace operations.

Partners

This course is presented in association with The Cyber Security Forum Intiative.

The Cyber Security Forum Initiative (CSFI) is a non-profit organization headquartered in Omaha, NE and in Washington DC with a mission "to provide Cyber Warfare awareness, guidance, and security solutions through collaboration, education, volunteer work, and training to assist the US Government, US Military, Commercial Interests, and International Partners."

The Cyber Warfare and Operations Design course in endorsed by Capitol Technology University (CTU), a designated National Security Agency (NSA) Center of Excellence.

Q8 welcomes partners who are interested to join us and be part of this training.

Please contact us at hello@q8asia.com.sg to discuss your requirements.

Venue

Delegates will receive more information about how to join the course when they sign up with us.

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Radicalisation Through Conspiracy Theories and Misinformation

Overview

Highlights:

  • 2 day masterclass
  • Certificate of Completion for participants upon request

What you will learn in this Masterclass:

This 2-day course, with its focus on Asia, explores the tools that can be used to detect, disrupt, and respond to radicalisation pathways that are driven by online conspiracy narratives.

  • IDENTIFY key types of misinformation, disinformation, and conspiracy narratives relevant to Asia
  • ANALYSE how social media algorithms fuel extremist mobilisation
  • RECOGNISE early warning signs of radicalisation through digital footprints and behaviour patterns
  • EXAMINE real Southeast Asian case studies to extract radicalisation trends
  • UNDERSTAND the psychology and vulnerabilities that make individuals—especially youths susceptible
  • APPLY intervention strategies suited to the Asian context
  • ASSESS operational challenges such as platform moderation limits and evasion tactics
  • DEVELOP counter-messaging and digital literacy campaigns for targeted audiences
  • CREATE agency-specific action plans to detect, disrupt, and prevent extremist threats
Who should attend
  • Law enforcement officers involved in intelligence, investigations, or community policing
  • Counter-terrorism and homeland security personnel
  • Cybercrime and digital forensics units
  • Analysts monitoring extremist content and online threats
  • Officers engaged in youth outreach and prevention programs
  • Security and intelligence planners in government agencies
Trainer

About Our Expert Trainer:

  • A former extremist turned undercover operative for the Canadian Security Intelligence Service(CSIS) & Royal Canadian Mounted Police (INSET), infiltrating extremist & terrorist cells.
  • An Expert in radicalisation, deradicalization, countering violent extremism(CVE), National security and counter-terrorism.
  • He testified as an expert to the United Nations Security Council, U.S. Senate Committee on Homeland Security, U.S. Special Operations Command, & numerous police & intelligence services around the world.
  • Currently a Professor of Public Safety, Crime & Intelligence Analysis
  • Co-author of the acclaimed book, "Undercover Jihadi".
Case Studies

To be confirmed.

Partners

Interested to be part of this training?

Please contact us at hello@q8asia.com.sg to discuss your requirements.

Venue

Participants will receive more information about the venue closer to the date of the course.

For more information, write to hello@q8asia.com.sg

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Advanced Intelligence Analysis Masterclass

Overview

Highlights:

  • 2 day masterclass.
  • Certificate of Participation upon request.

Intelligence analysis can provide insights into important questions (e.g. why and what happens next?). In the wake of recent events, identifying abstract relationships and asymmetrical threats that maybe easily overlooked. Participate in this Masterclass to master with necessary skills for Intelligence Analysis to produce accurate information to prevent future threats and keep possible threats from arising.

What you will learn in this Masterclass:

  • MASTER the methods and tools which are used in intelligence analysis.
  • DIFFERENTIATE the differences between information and intelligence.
  • APPLY critical thinking techniques to information to provide better understanding.
  • UNDERSTAND and apply the steps of the Intelligence Cycle.
  • USE and APPLY multiple intelligence sources to create credible reports
Who should attend
  • Intelligence Analysts
  • Intelligence Collection Managers
  • Counter Intelligence Investigators
  • Cybercrime Intelligence Officers
  • Law Enforcement Investigators
  • Military Intelligence Officer
  • Security Researchers
Trainer

Our Expert Trainer is an experienced intelligence professional, trainer, and consultant specialising in Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT), intelligence fusion, and strategic analysis. With over 25 years of service as a British Army Reserve officer in the Intelligence Corps, our trainer has worked extensively with government agencies, law enforcement, and security organisations worldwide, providing critical intelligence support and training.

Case Studies

Our trainer will use case studies to illustrate the different analytical techniques that are covered in this course.

Partners

Interested to be part of this training?

Please contact us at hello@q8asia.com.sg to discuss your requirements.

Venue

Participants will receive more information about the venue closer to the date of the course.

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Introduction to Cyber Warfare and Operations Design (ICWOD)

Overview

This online course provides a basic understanding of full-spectrum cyberspace operations, the complexities of the cyberspace environment, the planning, organizing and integration with cyber ops. Included in this course are presentations and exercises that teach participants how to design a cyberspace operations plan and bring it to fruition.

What you will learn in this online course:

  • Understanding the Cyberspace Environment and Design
  • Cyberspace Strategies
  • Cyberspace Operations Integration
  • Building Cyber Warriors and Cyber Corps
  • Designing Cyber-Related Commands
  • Training and Readiness for Cyber Operations
  • Rehearsal of Concept (ROC) Drill
  • Tabletop Exercise (TTX)
Who should attend

Anyone interested in the field of cyber warfare/cyber operations or looking to expand a cyber-security career. This course is also ideal for:

  • Military Commanders
  • Information-Operations Officers
  • Information Security/Assurance Professionals
  • Cyber-Security Consultants
  • Cyber Planners
  • Military Members (J2, J3, J5, J6, J9)
  • Security Analysts
  • Network-Security Engineers Penetration Testers
  • Auditors
  • Government Officials
  • Security Engineer
Trainer

Our Expert Trainer is a cybersecurity professional with over 12 years of experience in Information Assurance, Cyber Frameworks, Policies and several critical areas across numerous industries spanning several Fortune 500 companies and consulting positions. He is also a Senior Strategic Business Advisor and vCISO at Sentinel Technologies.

Outside his professional civilian career, our trainer proudly serves as a direct commission officer in the US Navy Reserves as a Cryptologic Warfare officer (Designator 1815). He is also a research fellow with the Cybersecurity Forum Initiative, where he has co-authored several research papers on new cyber trends and best practices. He also holds several leadership positions with InfraGard Chicago and InfraGard National, serves as an advisor to several private and public entities, and is a guest lecturer at several high schools and universities across the State of Illinois.

Case Studies

Participants will be guided through a series of cascading exercises for conceptual, functional, and detailed planning of cyberspace operations.

Partners

This course is presented in association with The Cyber Security Forum Intiative.

The Cyber Security Forum Initiative (CSFI) is a non-profit organization headquartered in Omaha, NE and in Washington DC with a mission "to provide Cyber Warfare awareness, guidance, and security solutions through collaboration, education, volunteer work, and training to assist the US Government, US Military, Commercial Interests, and International Partners."

The Cyber Warfare and Operations Design course in endorsed by Capitol Technology University (CTU), a designated National Security Agency (NSA) Center of Excellence.

Q8 welcomes partners who are interested to join us and be part of this training.

Please contact us at hello@q8asia.com.sg to discuss your requirements.

Venue

Delegates will receive more information about how to join the course when they sign up with us.

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Open Source Intelligence and Social Media Intelligence

Overview

Highlights:

  • 2-day masterclass
  • Certificate of Completion awarded on request

This masterclass is a fully interactive course that covers the best practices with using OSINT and SOCMINT tools during online investigations. The course will include slide presentations and demos by the trainer. As this is also a practical class, participants are required to bring along their own laptops for a 'hands-on' session.

What you will learn in this Masterclass:

  • TRACK and BUILD UP analysis of digital footprint from their human intelligence and online presence.
  • MASTER the latest and updated methods and tradecraft to proactive investigation.
  • ADOPT the latest cutting-edge tools in relation to social media intelligence monitoring.
  • STEP UP investigative skills to meet the new challenges offered by Internet investigations the anonymity of the Darknet.
  • DEVELOP high quality reports and evidence relating to online investigations and intelligence.
Who should attend

Military, government and police investigators with the following job titles:

  • Counterintelligence Investigators
  • Cybercrime Intelligence Officers
  • Digital Media Examination and Device Investigators
  • Intelligence Analysts
  • Intelligence Collection Managers
  • Law Enforcement Investigators
  • Military Intelligence Officer
  • Security Researchers
Trainer

About Our Expert Trainer:

Our trainer is a globally recognised communications data expert, who works as an adviser, trainer and consultant to security services, government and police forces around the world. He has more than 38 years of experience as a detective, which includes experience gained working for the UK National Crime Agency (NCA), Metropolitan police, Child Exploitation and Online Exploitation (CEOP), and UK/US government agencies, in the capacity of overt, reactive and covert operations management.

Case Studies

Cases and examples, both current and historic will be added where relevant.

Partners

Interested to be part of this training?

Please contact us at hello@q8asia.com.sg to discuss your requirements.

Venue

This Masterclass will take place in one of the hotel venues in Singapore. We will send more details to the participants upon registration or closer to the date of the event.

For more information, please contact: hello@q8asia.com.sg.

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Harnessing AI for Intelligence Gathering

Overview

Highlights:

  • 3 day masterclass.
  • Certificate of Completion for participants upon request

What you will learn in this Masterclass:

In an era where crises can escalate within moments, intelligence professionals face the challenge of sifting through vast amounts of data while making rapid decisions. This workshop equips participants with cutting-edge skills to handle such scenarios efficiently.

Using AI tools like ChatGPT, participants will learn to extract and validate critical information, generate situational awareness maps, and draft public messages that calm communities. They will explore ethical frameworks while simulating real-life challenges such as tracking smuggling networks or analysing foreign-language data. This training is vital for professionals seeking to enhance operational readiness in dynamic, high-pressure environments.

  • EQUIP participants with skills to craft prompts that yield specific, relevant, and actionable outputs tailored to security and emergency needs.
  • LEARN to frame prompts that yield actionable insights across intelligence and emergency operations.
  • MASTER techniques to filter, summarise, and visualise data from real-time feeds to support decision-making
  • IDENTIFY common techniques like indirect questioning and layered prompts that aim to exploit AI limitations.
  • CREATE realistic personas for OSINT and investigative tasks.
Who should attend

This training is ideal for professionals involved in countering radicalisation and extremism, including: 

  • Counter-Terrorism Analysts
  • Intelligence Officers
  • Cybersecurity Specialists
  • Law Enforcement Agents
  • National Security Advisors
  • Investigative Journalists
  • Social Media Analysts
  • Digital Forensics Experts
  • Government Policy Makers
  • Anti-Radicalisation Program Coordinators
  • Crisis Management Professionals
  • Military Intelligence Personnel
Trainer

About Our Expert Trainer:

Our trainer is a globally recognised communications data expert, who works as an adviser, trainer and consultant to security services, government and police forces around the world. He has more than 38 years of experience as a detective, which includes experience gained working for the UK National Crime Agency (NCA), Metropolitan police, Child Exploitation and Online Exploitation (CEOP), and UK/US government agencies, in the capacity of overt, reactive and covert operations management.

Case Studies

Relevant case studies will be added to this course.

Partners

Interested to be part of this training?

Please contact us at hello@q8asia.com.sg to discuss your requirements.

Venue

Venue details will be shared with the participants closer to the date of the masterclass. For more information, contact: hello@q8asia.com.sg

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Introduction to Cyber Warfare and Operations Design (ICWOD)

Overview

This online course provides a basic understanding of full-spectrum cyberspace operations, the complexities of the cyberspace environment, the planning, organizing and integration with cyber ops. Included in this course are presentations and exercises that teach participants how to design a cyberspace operations plan and bring it to fruition.

What you will learn in this online course:

  • Understanding the Cyberspace Environment and Design
  • Cyberspace Strategies
  • Cyberspace Operations Integration
  • Building Cyber Warriors and Cyber Corps
  • Designing Cyber-Related Commands
  • Training and Readiness for Cyber Operations
  • Rehearsal of Concept (ROC) Drill
  • Tabletop Exercise (TTX)
Who should attend

Anyone interested in the field of cyber warfare/cyber operations or looking to expand a cyber-security career. This course is also ideal for:

  • Military Commanders
  • Information-Operations Officers
  • Information Security/Assurance Professionals
  • Cyber-Security Consultants
  • Cyber Planners
  • Military Members (J2, J3, J5, J6, J9)
  • Security Analysts
  • Network-Security Engineers Penetration Testers
  • Auditors
  • Government Officials
  • Security Engineer
Trainer

Our Expert Trainer is a cybersecurity professional with over 12 years of experience in Information Assurance, Cyber Frameworks, Policies and several critical areas across numerous industries spanning several Fortune 500 companies and consulting positions. He is also a Senior Strategic Business Advisor and vCISO at Sentinel Technologies.

Outside his professional civilian career, our trainer proudly serves as a direct commission officer in the US Navy Reserves as a Cryptologic Warfare officer (Designator 1815). He is also a research fellow with the Cybersecurity Forum Initiative, where he has co-authored several research papers on new cyber trends and best practices. He also holds several leadership positions with InfraGard Chicago and InfraGard National, serves as an advisor to several private and public entities, and is a guest lecturer at several high schools and universities across the State of Illinois.

Case Studies

Participants will be guided through a series of cascading exercises for conceptual, functional, and detailed planning of cyberspace operations.

Partners

This course is presented in association with The Cyber Security Forum Intiative.

The Cyber Security Forum Initiative (CSFI) is a non-profit organization headquartered in Omaha, NE and in Washington DC with a mission "to provide Cyber Warfare awareness, guidance, and security solutions through collaboration, education, volunteer work, and training to assist the US Government, US Military, Commercial Interests, and International Partners."

The Cyber Warfare and Operations Design course in endorsed by Capitol Technology University (CTU), a designated National Security Agency (NSA) Center of Excellence.

Q8 welcomes partners who are interested to join us and be part of this training.

Please contact us at hello@q8asia.com.sg to discuss your requirements.

Venue

Delegates will receive more information about how to join the course when they sign up with us.

Brochure Download


Radicalisation Through Conspiracy Theories and Misinformation

Overview

Highlights:

  • 2 day masterclass
  • Certificate of Completion for participants upon request

What you will learn in this Masterclass:

This 2-day course, with its focus on Asia, explores the tools that can be used to detect, disrupt, and respond to radicalisation pathways that are driven by online conspiracy narratives.

  • IDENTIFY key types of misinformation, disinformation, and conspiracy narratives relevant to Asia
  • ANALYSE how social media algorithms fuel extremist mobilisation
  • RECOGNISE early warning signs of radicalisation through digital footprints and behaviour patterns
  • EXAMINE real Southeast Asian case studies to extract radicalisation trends
  • UNDERSTAND the psychology and vulnerabilities that make individuals—especially youths susceptible
  • APPLY intervention strategies suited to the Asian context
  • ASSESS operational challenges such as platform moderation limits and evasion tactics
  • DEVELOP counter-messaging and digital literacy campaigns for targeted audiences
  • CREATE agency-specific action plans to detect, disrupt, and prevent extremist threats
Who should attend
  • Law enforcement officers involved in intelligence, investigations, or community policing
  • Counter-terrorism and homeland security personnel
  • Cybercrime and digital forensics units
  • Analysts monitoring extremist content and online threats
  • Officers engaged in youth outreach and prevention programs
  • Security and intelligence planners in government agencies
Trainer

About Our Expert Trainer:

  • A former extremist turned undercover operative for the Canadian Security Intelligence Service(CSIS) & Royal Canadian Mounted Police (INSET), infiltrating extremist & terrorist cells.
  • An Expert in radicalisation, deradicalization, countering violent extremism(CVE), National security and counter-terrorism.
  • He testified as an expert to the United Nations Security Council, U.S. Senate Committee on Homeland Security, U.S. Special Operations Command, & numerous police & intelligence services around the world.
  • Currently a Professor of Public Safety, Crime & Intelligence Analysis
  • Co-author of the acclaimed book, "Undercover Jihadi".
Case Studies

To be confirmed.

Partners

Interested to be part of this training?

Please contact us at hello@q8asia.com.sg to discuss your requirements.

Venue

Participants will receive more information about the venue closer to the date of the course.

For more information, write to hello@q8asia.com.sg

Brochure Download


Introduction to Cyber Warfare and Operations Design (ICWOD)

Overview

This online course provides a basic understanding of full-spectrum cyberspace operations, the complexities of the cyberspace environment, the planning, organizing and integration with cyber ops. Included in this course are presentations and exercises that teach participants how to design a cyberspace operations plan and bring it to fruition.

What you will learn in this online course:

  • Understanding the Cyberspace Environment and Design
  • Cyberspace Strategies
  • Cyberspace Operations Integration
  • Building Cyber Warriors and Cyber Corps
  • Designing Cyber-Related Commands
  • Training and Readiness for Cyber Operations
  • Rehearsal of Concept (ROC) Drill
  • Tabletop Exercise (TTX)
Who should attend

Anyone interested in the field of cyber warfare/cyber operations or looking to expand a cyber-security career. This course is also ideal for:

  • Military Commanders
  • Information-Operations Officers
  • Information Security/Assurance Professionals
  • Cyber-Security Consultants
  • Cyber Planners
  • Military Members (J2, J3, J5, J6, J9)
  • Security Analysts
  • Network-Security Engineers Penetration Testers
  • Auditors
  • Government Officials
  • Security Engineer
Trainer

Our Expert Trainer is a cybersecurity professional with over 12 years of experience in Information Assurance, Cyber Frameworks, Policies and several critical areas across numerous industries spanning several Fortune 500 companies and consulting positions. He is also a Senior Strategic Business Advisor and vCISO at Sentinel Technologies.

Outside his professional civilian career, our trainer proudly serves as a direct commission officer in the US Navy Reserves as a Cryptologic Warfare officer (Designator 1815). He is also a research fellow with the Cybersecurity Forum Initiative, where he has co-authored several research papers on new cyber trends and best practices. He also holds several leadership positions with InfraGard Chicago and InfraGard National, serves as an advisor to several private and public entities, and is a guest lecturer at several high schools and universities across the State of Illinois.

Case Studies

Participants will be guided through a series of cascading exercises for conceptual, functional, and detailed planning of cyberspace operations.

Partners

This course is presented in association with The Cyber Security Forum Intiative.

The Cyber Security Forum Initiative (CSFI) is a non-profit organization headquartered in Omaha, NE and in Washington DC with a mission "to provide Cyber Warfare awareness, guidance, and security solutions through collaboration, education, volunteer work, and training to assist the US Government, US Military, Commercial Interests, and International Partners."

The Cyber Warfare and Operations Design course in endorsed by Capitol Technology University (CTU), a designated National Security Agency (NSA) Center of Excellence.

Q8 welcomes partners who are interested to join us and be part of this training.

Please contact us at hello@q8asia.com.sg to discuss your requirements.

Venue

Delegates will receive more information about how to join the course when they sign up with us.

Brochure Download


Introduction to Cyber Warfare and Operations Design (ICWOD)

Overview

This online course provides a basic understanding of full-spectrum cyberspace operations, the complexities of the cyberspace environment, the planning, organizing and integration with cyber ops. Included in this course are presentations and exercises that teach participants how to design a cyberspace operations plan and bring it to fruition.

What you will learn in this online course:

  • Understanding the Cyberspace Environment and Design
  • Cyberspace Strategies
  • Cyberspace Operations Integration
  • Building Cyber Warriors and Cyber Corps
  • Designing Cyber-Related Commands
  • Training and Readiness for Cyber Operations
  • Rehearsal of Concept (ROC) Drill
  • Tabletop Exercise (TTX)
Who should attend

Anyone interested in the field of cyber warfare/cyber operations or looking to expand a cyber-security career. This course is also ideal for:

  • Military Commanders
  • Information-Operations Officers
  • Information Security/Assurance Professionals
  • Cyber-Security Consultants
  • Cyber Planners
  • Military Members (J2, J3, J5, J6, J9)
  • Security Analysts
  • Network-Security Engineers Penetration Testers
  • Auditors
  • Government Officials
  • Security Engineer
Trainer

Our Expert Trainer is a cybersecurity professional with over 12 years of experience in Information Assurance, Cyber Frameworks, Policies and several critical areas across numerous industries spanning several Fortune 500 companies and consulting positions. He is also a Senior Strategic Business Advisor and vCISO at Sentinel Technologies.

Outside his professional civilian career, our trainer proudly serves as a direct commission officer in the US Navy Reserves as a Cryptologic Warfare officer (Designator 1815). He is also a research fellow with the Cybersecurity Forum Initiative, where he has co-authored several research papers on new cyber trends and best practices. He also holds several leadership positions with InfraGard Chicago and InfraGard National, serves as an advisor to several private and public entities, and is a guest lecturer at several high schools and universities across the State of Illinois.

Case Studies

Participants will be guided through a series of cascading exercises for conceptual, functional, and detailed planning of cyberspace operations.

Partners

This course is presented in association with The Cyber Security Forum Intiative.

The Cyber Security Forum Initiative (CSFI) is a non-profit organization headquartered in Omaha, NE and in Washington DC with a mission "to provide Cyber Warfare awareness, guidance, and security solutions through collaboration, education, volunteer work, and training to assist the US Government, US Military, Commercial Interests, and International Partners."

The Cyber Warfare and Operations Design course in endorsed by Capitol Technology University (CTU), a designated National Security Agency (NSA) Center of Excellence.

Q8 welcomes partners who are interested to join us and be part of this training.

Please contact us at hello@q8asia.com.sg to discuss your requirements.

Venue

Delegates will receive more information about how to join the course when they sign up with us.

Brochure Download