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Certified Irregular Warfare Leadership Specialist (CIWLS)
The "Certified Irregular Warfare Leadership Specialist (CIWLS)" program prepares leaders for asymmetric and unconventional conflicts. Participants study insurgency, hybrid warfare, and irregular tactics, applying strategic leadership in unpredictable conditions. Cybersecurity is addressed as a modern irregular tool, with adversaries exploiting digital networks for influence and disruption. Leaders learn to counter both physical and cyber-based irregular strategies, ensuring comprehensive defense readiness.
Provider Information
Tonex, Inc.
6275 W. Plano Parkway, Suite 500
Plano, TX 75093
Course Overview
None
Learning Objectives
- Plan and lead operations across the competition continuum and below armed conflict.
- Integrate intelligence, influence, and partner force development for effects.
- Assess human terrain, narratives, and networks to prioritize efforts.
- Manage authorities, legal constraints, and risk in sensitive activities.
- Measure impact via indicators of stability, legitimacy, and adversary cost.
- Cybersecurity impact: Secure influence operations infrastructure against doxxing, takedowns, and data poisoning.
Framework Connections
The materials within this course focus on the NICE Framework Task, Knowledge, and Skill statements identified within the indicated NICE Framework component(s):
Competency Areas
Feedback
If you would like to provide feedback on this course, please e-mail the NICCS team at NICCS@mail.cisa.dhs.gov. Please keep in mind that NICCS does not own this course or accept payment for course entry. If you have questions related to the details of this course, such as cost, prerequisites, how to register, etc., please contact the course training provider directly. You can find course training provider contact information by following the link that says “Visit course page for more information...” on this page.