Foundational Intelligence & Tradecraft Across Domains (FIT: FIS & PED Core) Certification Program by Tonex
Tonex’s FIT: FIS & PED Core program builds a rigorous foundation in Foreign Instrumentation Signals (FIS) awareness and production–exploitation–dissemination (PED) tradecraft. Across two intensive days, participants learn to map PED stages, align roles and SLAs, and implement quality controls that ensure repeatable, auditable intelligence outcomes.
The program directly reinforces cybersecurity resilience by sharpening detection of anomalous FIS activity intersecting OT/IT environments and by improving triage discipline that reduces false positives in cyber investigations. It advances cybersecurity posture through traceable sourcing, defensible analytic methods, and dissemination practices that accelerate incident response.
Learners leave ready to apply standards across heterogeneous data sources, operationalize QC checklists, and communicate findings with precision—capabilities that raise confidence for mission owners and cyber defenders alike.
Learning Objectives
Strengthen mission assurance where intelligence and cybersecurity converge by improving source scrutiny, analytic traceability, and time-to-insight. Enhance cybersecurity by tightening PED controls that limit data leakage, adversary spoofing, and misattribution risk across digital ecosystems. Elevate cybersecurity governance through auditable workflows, role clarity, and dissemination discipline.
- Define FIS concepts, use cases, opportunities, and constraints
- Map PED stages end-to-end with roles, SLAs, and handoffs
- Apply tradecraft standards to heterogeneous, multi-domain sources
- Implement QC checklists, metrics, and evidence traceability
- Communicate defensible findings for operational decisions
- Align governance, compliance, and risk controls with PED
Audience
- Cybersecurity Professionals
- Intelligence Analysts and PED Practitioners
- ISR/Operations Leads and Mission Managers
- Data/Signal Analysts and Engineers
- Compliance, Risk, and QA Specialists
- Program/Project Managers in defense and critical infrastructure
Course Modules
Module 1: FIS Fundamentals
- FIS definitions and scope
- Platforms, emitters, and signals
- Opportunities and constraints
- Tasking and validation basics
- Ethical and legal considerations
- Mission alignment principles
Module 2: PED Overview
- Ingest to dissemination flow
- Roles, SLAs, and RACI
- Handoffs and dependencies
- Evidence and metadata needs
- Workflow orchestration basics
- Performance metrics overview
Module 3: Source Integrity
- Heterogeneous data evaluation
- Provenance and authenticity checks
- Bias and uncertainty handling
- Cross-cueing with other INTs
- Deception and spoofing indicators
- Documentation best practices
Module 4: QC & Traceability
- QC gates and checklists
- Audit trails and versioning
- Reproducibility standards
- Exception handling procedures
- QA metrics and thresholds
- Review and approval cycles
Module 5: Analysis & Synthesis
- Triage and prioritization rules
- Hypothesis-driven analysis
- Tool-agnostic tradecraft patterns
- Confidence statements writing
- Indicators and signatures crafting
- Decision advantage framing
Module 6: Dissemination Excellence
- Audience-tailored products
- Time-critical reporting norms
- Secure sharing and markings
- Feedback loops and SLAs
- Retention and records policy
- Post-action improvement plans
Exam Domains
- FIS Mission Context & Governance
- PED Roles, SLAs, and Handoffs
- Source Integrity & Adversary Deception
- Quality Control & Evidence Management
- Analytic Rigor & Confidence Articulation
- Secure Dissemination & Stakeholder Impact
Course Delivery
The course is delivered through a combination of lectures, interactive discussions, and project-based learning, facilitated by Tonex experts in Foundational Intelligence & Tradecraft Across Domains. Participants receive access to online resources, curated readings, real-world case studies, and structured tools supporting practical application.
Assessment and Certification
Participants are assessed via quizzes, structured assignments, and an applied capstone aligned to PED quality standards. Upon successful completion, learners receive the FIT-FIS/PED (Core) certificate from Tonex.
Question Types
- Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
- Scenario-based Questions
Passing Criteria
To pass the Foundational Intelligence & Tradecraft Across Domains (FIT: FIS & PED Core) Certification Training exam, candidates must achieve a score of 80% or higher.
Ready to fortify your mission and cybersecurity posture with disciplined PED tradecraft? Enroll in Tonex’s FIT: FIS & PED Core today and turn intelligence rigor into operational advantage.