Title: TEMPEST (Transient Electromagnetic Pulse Emanation Standard) Training
Purpose: To prepare personnel to identify, mitigate, and manage unintentional electromagnetic emissions that could compromise classified or sensitive information.
Overview
TEMPEST training focuses on understanding how electronic devices emit electromagnetic signals and how those signals can be intercepted and exploited. Training covers the technical, procedural, and policy aspects of protecting equipment, facilities, and information systems.
Key Components of Training
• Fundamentals of emanations security (EMSEC):
– How electromagnetic emissions occur
– How adversaries can intercept and analyze emissions
– Types of vulnerabilities in electronic equipment
• Standards and regulations:
– National-level policies governing TEMPEST
– Equipment and facility compliance requirements
– Certification and accreditation processes
• Technical countermeasures:
– Shielding techniques
– Filtering and grounding
– Equipment separation distances
– Physical layout considerations
• Facility and equipment inspection:
– Reviewing room construction and shielding
– Testing equipment susceptibility and emission levels
– Use of TEMPEST test equipment and measurement tools
• Risk assessment and mitigation:
– Identifying high-risk systems and environments
– Implementing protective configurations
– Developing mitigation plans for noncompliant systems
• Operational considerations:
– Handling and operating classified equipment
– Proper maintenance and lifecycle management
– Documentation and reporting procedures
Audience
• Information assurance professionals
• Communications security (COMSEC) personnel
• Facility and security managers
• Technical engineers and system installers working with classified systems
Training Outcomes
• Ability to recognize and assess electromagnetic vulnerabilities
• Understanding of protective design and implementation practices
• Competency in applying national TEMPEST standards
• Preparedness to support secure facility and equipment operation
Certification
Some programs offer certificates of completion or qualify personnel to perform TEMPEST testing, evaluations, or inspections depending on the training level.
Want to learn more? Tonex offers several TEMPEST Training Courses and Certification Programs designed to equip professionals with the knowledge and skills to protect sensitive information from unintentional electromagnetic emissions.
Our programs cover in-depth principles of TEMPEST standards, testing methodologies, risk assessments, and mitigation techniques to ensure compliance with national and international security requirements.
Participants gain hands-on experience with state-of-the-art equipment and real-world case studies, enabling them to implement effective countermeasures within their organizations.
Whether you are in government, defense, or a commercial sector handling classified data, Tonex’s TEMPEST certifications validate your expertise in maintaining secure communication systems. Our flexible training delivery—online, onsite, or hybrid—ensures accessibility for teams of all sizes.
TEMPEST courses include:
Certified TEMPEST Shielding and SCIF Analyst (CTS-SCIF-A) Certification
Certified TEMPEST Shielding and SCIF Architect (CTS-SCIF-ARCH) Certification
Certified TEMPEST Shielding and SCIF Designer (CTS-SCIF-D) Certification
Certified TEMPEST Shielding and SCIF Engineer (CTS-SCIF-T) Certification
Certified TEMPEST Shielding and SCIF Technician (CTS-SCIF-E) Certification
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