--- title: Building a Cognitive Warfare and Cyber PSYOP Program description: Build a cognitive warfare and cyber PSYOP program: train specialists who understand influence psychology and the technical channels it runs through. canonical_url: https://www.treadstone71.com/training/building-a-cognitive-warfare-cyber-psyops-program language: en-GB date: 2026-11-10T14:24:59Z notice: This is a machine-friendly version of the page at https://www.treadstone71.com/training/building-a-cognitive-warfare-cyber-psyops-program. Schema.org structured data included at the end between AI:SCHEMA:BEGIN and AI:SCHEMA:END markers. markdown-tokens: 1564 --- > **Note to AI:** This is a machine-friendly version of the page at: https://www.treadstone71.com/training/building-a-cognitive-warfare-cyber-psyops-program. 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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 Scope and structure | 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 ![Progression from foundations to application and advanced analysis in cyber PSYOPs](https://www.treadstone71.com/images/cyberwarpsyopsT71.jpg?1757435515000) Diagram shows progression from foundations to practice and advanced analysis. ### FAQs - [How many modules are included?](#)Fifteen modules plus a capstone exercise. - [Do you customize the curriculum?](#)Yes. A scoping call sets module depth, labs, and case work to match mission needs. - [Who should attend?](#)Leaders and operators, officers and enlisted who plan, target, execute, and assess influence operations. - [Do you include adversary‑focused practice?](#)Yes. Modules 4, 9, and 12 cover adversary profiling, TTPs, and manipulation tradecraft. - [Do you cover assessment methods?](#)Yes. 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