Certified Counterintelligence Risk Assessor (CCIRA) Certification Program by Tonex
The CCIRA Certification Program by Tonex equips professionals to identify, assess, and mitigate counterintelligence risks across complex organizations. You will master systematic methodologies for evaluating CI risk maturity, mapping threat vectors, and strengthening defensive postures that protect sensitive operations and intellectual assets. The program translates tradecraft and proven frameworks into practical steps you can apply immediately.
Clear guidance on governance, policy alignment, and stakeholder engagement ensures measurable improvements in risk resilience. Cybersecurity impact is emphasized through integrated controls, threat-informed defense, and alignment with enterprise security architectures. You will connect CI insights to cybersecurity monitoring and incident response to reduce dwell time and prevent data exfiltration. Graduates leave ready to drive risk-informed decisions and uplift organizational readiness.
Learning Objectives
- Evaluate organizational CI risk maturity using structured assessment models
- Build defensive posture assessments that align with governance and policy
- Map insider and external threat vectors to critical assets and operations
- Integrate CI findings into incident response and continuous monitoring
- Communicate risk in business terms to executives and boards
- Strengthen third-party and supply chain assurance with CI controls
- Understand cybersecurity impact by linking CI countermeasures to cybersecurity outcomes
Audience
- Cybersecurity Professionals
- Risk and Compliance Managers
- Intelligence and Security Analysts
- Insider Threat Program Leads
- Security Architects and Engineers
- Audit and Assurance Practitioners
- Program and Operations Managers
Course Modules
Module 1: CI Foundations
- CI concepts and terminology
- Threat actor categories
- Asset and data classification
- Risk maturity fundamentals
- Legal and ethical boundaries
- Organizational roles and responsibilities
Module 2: Threat Modeling
- Critical asset identification
- Attack surface scoping
- Insider threat patterns
- External collection methods
- Adversary objectives mapping
- Intelligence requirements setting
Module 3: Risk Assessment
- Likelihood and impact scoring
- Control effectiveness evaluation
- Scenario and pathway analysis
- Third-party and vendor risks
- Data exfiltration indicators
- Assessment reporting essentials
Module 4: Defensive Posture
- Policy and governance alignment
- Access control hardening
- Monitoring and alerting strategy
- Data loss prevention tuning
- Supply chain due diligence
- Metrics and KPIs selection
Module 5: Response Integration
- CI cues in detection triage
- Escalation and containment steps
- Cross-functional coordination
- Evidence handling and integrity
- Communications and briefings
- Post-incident improvements
Module 6: Program Uplift
- Roadmapping and prioritization
- Training and awareness plans
- Vendor and tool evaluation
- Continual improvement cycles
- Executive reporting cadence
- Audit and assurance readiness
Exam Domains
- CI Risk Maturity Analysis
- Threat Modeling and Pathways
- Defensive Posture Design
- Governance and Policy Alignment
- Incident Response Integration
- Program Measurement and Reporting
Course Delivery
The course is delivered through a combination of lectures, interactive discussions, hands-on workshops, and project-based learning, facilitated by experts in the field of Certified Counterintelligence Risk Assessor CCIRA. Participants will have access to online resources, including readings, case studies, and tools for practical exercises.
Assessment and Certification
Participants will be assessed through quizzes, assignments, and a capstone project. Upon successful completion of the course, participants will receive a certificate in Certified Counterintelligence Risk Assessor CCIRA.
Question Types
- Multiple Choice Questions MCQs
- Scenario-based Questions
Passing Criteria
To pass the Certified Counterintelligence Risk Assessor CCIRA Certification Training exam, candidates must achieve a score of 70% or higher.
Ready to elevate your organization’s CI readiness and cybersecurity resilience Join the CCIRA Certification Program by Tonex and become the trusted expert who turns intelligence into decisive protection. Enroll today.