Dual-Use Innovation and National Security Tech Policy Training by Tonex
This course explores the intersection of dual-use technologies and national security, with a focus on ethical, legal, and strategic implications across sectors like artificial intelligence, biotechnology, defense systems, and space innovation. Participants will analyze how technologies originally developed for civilian use are increasingly being adapted for military or strategic applications—posing complex policy and regulatory challenges. The course also addresses the significant impact of dual-use technologies on cybersecurity, including emerging threats, governance gaps, and the need for enhanced cyber defense strategies in sensitive technological ecosystems.
Audience:
- Cybersecurity professionals
- Defense technology analysts
- Government policymakers
- AI and biotech researchers
- Space industry stakeholders
- Legal and compliance experts
- National security advisors
- R&D program managers
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the dual-use technology landscape across key industries
- Identify ethical and legal concerns in emerging tech sectors
- Analyze the national security implications of AI, biotech, and space innovation
- Evaluate cybersecurity risks tied to dual-use technologies
- Explore global regulatory and compliance frameworks
- Develop strategic insights for tech policy and innovation governance
Course Modules:
Module 1: Dual-Use Technology Overview
- Definition and categories of dual-use tech
- Historical evolution of dual-use policies
- Examples across civilian and military sectors
- Civilian tech turned strategic asset
- Global security and dual-use debates
- Implications for international cooperation
Module 2: Legal and Regulatory Frameworks
- International treaties and conventions
- National export control regulations
- ITAR and EAR compliance essentials
- Legal risks in dual-use research
- Enforcement and oversight mechanisms
- Role of multilateral control regimes
Module 3: Ethics and Innovation Governance
- Balancing innovation with security
- Ethical considerations in R&D
- Responsible innovation frameworks
- Dual-use risk assessment models
- Tech neutrality vs. intended use
- Stakeholder engagement and transparency
Module 4: AI and Autonomous Systems
- Military applications of AI technologies
- Dual-use concerns in computer vision
- Bias and control in autonomous systems
- Governance of AI for national security
- AI export restrictions and challenges
- Cybersecurity threats from AI misuse
Module 5: Biotech and Biosecurity
- Synthetic biology and dual-use risks
- Pandemic preparedness and misuse potential
- DNA sequencing and data protection
- International biosecurity protocols
- Biotech governance in national defense
- Cyber-biosecurity convergence
Module 6: Space Tech and Strategic Assets
- Space commercialization and militarization
- Dual-use nature of satellite systems
- Regulatory gaps in space governance
- Space tech and cyber vulnerabilities
- Intelligence and surveillance applications
- Strategic deterrence and space policy
Join the Dual-Use Innovation and National Security Tech Policy Training by Tonex to gain the strategic, ethical, and cybersecurity insights needed to navigate the evolving landscape of sensitive technology. Prepare to lead responsibly in innovation, defense, and global security.