Certified Space Intelligence Fundamentals (CSIF) Certification Program by Tonex
CSIF builds a solid foundation in the space domain for analysts and mission supporters transitioning into space-focused intelligence roles. Participants explore orbital regimes, payload categories, ground architectures, and the space enterprise construct while mastering how core intelligence disciplines apply to space problems. The program emphasizes structured analysis, order of battle development, indications and warning (I&W), and defensible sourcing for operationally useful products.
Cybersecurity is woven throughout: modern space architectures depend on hardening ground systems, crosslinks, and data pathways against cyber intrusion and EW-enabled cyber effects. You’ll learn how cyber threats intersect with space ISR lifecycles, how to recognize cyber-relevant indicators within space telemetry and enterprise workflows, and how to reflect cybersecurity risk in threat assessments and analytic briefs.
Learning Objectives:
- Explain orbital regimes, space mission areas, and ground segment roles.
- Differentiate GEOINT, SIGINT, MASINT, OSINT, and HUMINT in space contexts.
- Describe space policy/guidance and the enterprise/stakeholder construct.
- Identify space threats, capabilities, indicators, and signatures.
- Apply core tools: order of battle (OB), trend analysis, and I&W frameworks.
- Produce concise analytic notes with traceable, defensible sourcing.
- Integrate cybersecurity risk into space threat assessments and recommendations.
Audience:
- New or transitioning intelligence analysts
- OSINT/IMINT/SIGINT/ELINT/GEOINT specialists moving to space
- Mission support officers and targeting trainees
- Operations intelligence professionals
- Cyber intelligence analysts entering space
- Cybersecurity Professionals
Program Modules:
Module 1: Orbital & Space 101
- Orbital regimes and key parameters
- Payload classes and mission types
- Ground segment and TT&C basics
- Space data flows and latency
- Space enterprise overview
- Vocabulary and reference models
Module 2: Intelligence Disciplines
- GEOINT products and tasking flow
- SIGINT for space emissions
- MASINT phenomenology cues
- OSINT enrichment and limits
- HUMINT context and caveats
- Multi-INT fusion patterns
Module 3: Enterprise & Policy
- Stakeholders and authorities
- Policy/guidance landscape
- Acquisition and lifecycle touchpoints
- Data classifications and sharing
- Compliance and caveats (NOFORN, etc.)
- Governance and risk alignment
Module 4: Threats & I&W
- Threat taxonomy (kinetic/non-kinetic)
- Counterspace and denial methods
- Indicators, precursors, signatures
- Adversary OB and readiness cues
- Trend and pattern recognition
- Warning thresholds and triggers
Module 5: Tools & Tradecraft
- Order of battle construction
- Course of Action (CoA) analysis
- Structured analytic techniques
- Confidence, sourcing, traceability
- Visuals, overlays, and timelines
- Review and quality control (QC)
Module 6: Writing & Briefing
- BLUF and analytic framing
- Argumentation and evidence use
- Caveats, assumptions, alternatives
- Executive graphics and charts
- Briefing flow and delivery
- Peer review and revisions
Exam Domains:
- Space Domain Foundations
- Multi-INT for Space ISR
- Threat Taxonomy & I&W
- Policy, Governance & Compliance
- Analytic Methods & OB Development
- Production, QC & Briefing Standards
Course Delivery:
The course is delivered through expert-led lectures, interactive discussions, guided exercises, and project-based learning tailored to CSIF. Participants access curated online readings, case studies, and practical tools to reinforce concepts and accelerate skill transfer into operational roles.
Assessment and Certification:
Participants are evaluated via a 50-question exam (40%), a practical briefing plus short analytic paper (40%), and participation with exercises (20%). Upon successful completion, participants receive the CSIF (Foundational) certification.
Question Types:
- Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
- Scenario-based Questions
Passing Criteria:
To pass the Certified Space Intelligence Fundamentals (CSIF) Certification Training exam, candidates must achieve ≥ 75% overall and ≥ 70% on the exam.
Ready to elevate your space intelligence tradecraft? Enroll in CSIF today and build mission-ready analytic skills with Tonex.