Certified Counterintelligence Fundamentals Professional (CCFP) Certification Program by Tonex
The CCFP Certification Program by Tonex builds a rock solid foundation in core counterintelligence principles, insider threat awareness, and defensive countermeasures. You will learn to recognize foreign intelligence entity tradecraft, interpret behavioral indicators, and apply structured CI processes across government and industry settings.
Cybersecurity impact is front and center as CI practices harden networks and protect sensitive data from cyber enabled espionage. Cybersecurity alignment ensures threat intelligence, access control, and anomaly detection reinforce each other. Cybersecurity informed CI helps analysts connect digital footprints with human intent to reduce risk.
Designed for entry level analysts, contractors, and personnel who safeguard classified or proprietary information, this program translates doctrine into practical actions that protect missions, assets, and reputations.
Learning Objectives
- Explain fundamentals of counterintelligence and insider threat risk
- Identify foreign intelligence entity tactics and indicators
- Apply behavioral detection and anomaly awareness techniques
- Map CI controls to governance and risk frameworks
- Integrate CI with AI and data driven operations
- Produce concise CI reports and briefings for stakeholders
- Strengthen cybersecurity posture by linking digital telemetry to human threat activity
Audience
- Entry level intelligence and security analysts
- Government and defense contractors
- Facility security officers and program managers
- Cybersecurity Professionals
- Data governance and compliance teams
- Personnel with access to classified or proprietary information
Course Modules
Module 1: CI Foundations
- CI mission and scope
- Threat landscape overview
- Insider threat categories
- CI lifecycle and roles
- Ethics and accountability
- Reporting and escalation
Module 2: FIE Tradecraft
- Targeting methodologies
- Recruitment and elicitation
- Social engineering patterns
- Supply chain exposure
- Travel and liaison risks
- Protective engagement tactics
Module 3: Cyber Espionage
- Cyber enabled collection vectors
- Phishing and credential theft
- Malware and data exfiltration paths
- Identity and access risks
- Log analysis essentials
- Incident coordination basics
Module 4: Behavioral Detection
- Baselines and anomalies
- Stressors and motivators
- Suspicious workplace behaviors
- Open source cues and signals
- Interviewing do’s and don’ts
- Documentation best practices
Module 5: AI and Data
- AI augmented CI use cases
- Model and data governance
- Bias and privacy concerns
- Monitoring high value datasets
- Alert triage and prioritization
- Human in the loop review
Module 6: Defensive Measures
- Risk assessments and controls
- Need to know enforcement
- Third party due diligence
- Communications security hygiene
- Travel and event protocols
- Continuous improvement cadence
Exam Domains
- CI Strategy and Governance
- Threat Actor Profiling
- Information Protection Practices
- Behavioral Indicators Analysis
- Digital Forensics Awareness
- Reporting and Stakeholder Communication
Course Delivery
The course is delivered through a combination of lectures, interactive discussions, and project based learning, facilitated by experts in the field of Certified Counterintelligence Fundamentals Professional CCFP. 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 Fundamentals Professional CCFP.
Question Types
- Multiple Choice Questions MCQs
- Scenario based Questions
Passing Criteria
To pass the Certified Counterintelligence Fundamentals Professional CCFP Certification Training exam, candidates must achieve a score of 70% or higher.
Ready to build mission grade CI capability and elevate your cybersecurity resilience? Enroll in the Tonex CCFP program today and secure your organization against human and digital threats.