Tonex Certified TEMPEST Authority (CTA) Certification
The Certified TEMPEST Authority (CTA) program prepares professionals to manage and enforce electromagnetic security (EMSEC) and TEMPEST protections for SCIFs and SAPFs.
TEMPEST Authorities ensure that electromagnetic emanations do not leak classified information and that facilities meet strict shielding and emission control requirements.
Learning Objectives
Participants will learn to:
- Understand TEMPEST and EMSEC principles
- Identify emanation threats and vulnerabilities
- Design and evaluate shielding and RF protections
- Apply red/black separation requirements
- Conduct TEMPEST inspections and testing
- Assess equipment and infrastructure risks
- Support SCIF/SAPF accreditation from EMSEC perspective
- Work with SSMs and AOs to ensure compliance
Target Audience
- TEMPEST engineers and analysts
- EMSEC specialists
- RF and signals engineers
- SCIF/SAPF technical security staff
- Defense and intelligence personnel
Course Modules
- TEMPEST & EMSEC Fundamentals
- Threats from Electromagnetic Emanations
- Standards & TEMPEST Policies
- Shielding, Filtering & Grounding Techniques
- Red/Black Separation Principles
- Facility Design for EMSEC Compliance
- Testing, Measurement & Validation
- Integration with SCIF/SAPF Construction
- Risk Assessment & Mitigation Strategies
- Case Studies & Failure Analysis
Exam Domains & Weights
| Domain | Weight |
| TEMPEST Fundamentals | 15% |
| Threats & Vulnerabilities | 15% |
| Standards & Compliance | 15% |
| Shielding & Design | 20% |
| Testing & Validation | 15% |
| Risk & Integration | 20% |
Outcome
Certified CTA professionals can design, evaluate, and enforce electromagnetic security protections for classified facilities.