Cyber Psychological Operations Training
Building a Cognitive Warfare Program — customized to your needs
Program Overview
Psychological operations now run through cyberspace. Teams need specialists who understand influence psychology and the technical side of operations. Treadstone 71 built a comprehensive, 15‑module curriculum for leaders and operators. The program prepares teams to anticipate, understand, and respond to next‑generation Cyber Psyops threats and opportunities.
At a Glance
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Module count | 15 plus capstone |
| Focus | Targeting, narratives, influence pathways, TTPs, deception, counter‑influence, assessment, resilience |
| Audience | Leaders and operators |
| Customization | Yes — scoping call sets depth and case work |
Curriculum Modules
The program spans 15 in‑depth modules before customization. Each module builds toward a final simulation that brings planning, targeting, messaging, and assessment together.
- Module 1: Foundations of Cognitive Warfare
- Module 2: History & Doctrine of Psyops
- Module 3: Target Audience Analysis (TAA)
- Module 4: Advanced TAA & Adversary Profiling
- Module 5: Psychological & Personality Profiling
- Module 6: Operational Planning & Strategic Alignment
- Module 7: Narrative Engineering & Message Development
- Module 8: Online Influence Pathways & Technical Methods
- Module 9: Cyber PsyOps Tactics, Techniques & Procedures (TTPs)
- Module 10: Deception & Denial Operations
- Module 11: Counter‑Influence Operations
- Module 12: Advanced Adversary Analysis, Identification, & Manipulation
- Module 13: Assessment Frameworks (MOE/MOP)
- Module 14: Cognitive Armor & Operator Resilience
- Module 15: Capstone Exercise
Curriculum Map
FAQs
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How many modules are included?
Fifteen modules plus a capstone exercise.
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Do you customize the curriculum?
Yes. A scoping call sets module depth, labs, and case work to match mission needs.
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Who should attend?
Leaders and operators, officers and enlisted who plan, target, execute, and assess influence operations.
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Do you include adversary‑focused practice?
Yes. Modules 4, 9, and 12 cover adversary profiling, TTPs, and manipulation tradecraft.
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Do you cover assessment methods?
Yes. Module 13 covers MOE and MOP frameworks.
