The TEMPEST & Technical Security Professional (TTSP™) certification is an advanced, high-level credential developed by the SSG Technical Security Division (TSD) for personnel supporting U.S. Government Technical Security & Signals Countermeasures (TSSC) missions.

Developed by experts within the fields of TSCM, TEMPEST, and ICD-705 Technical Security

Delivers the baseline and next-generation technical education solutions government teams have requested

Backed by IACET / ANSI accreditation and recognized across the TSSC community

The TTSP™ certification establishes a standardized level of competence for individuals supporting TEMPEST, TSCM, and broader technical security operations. This platform is designed exclusively for technical offices within government, military, and industry sectors. Its primary purpose is to address training bottlenecks, facilitate mission expansion, and mitigate the limited availability of TSCM and TEMPEST mentorship.

The TTSP™ program is designed to augment government training, strengthen team capability, and prepare personnel for advanced government courses as those opportunities become available.

TTSP™ Does not replace:

US National TEMPEST School
Interagency Training Center (ITC)
Any U.S. Government–issued TEMPEST or TSCM certification requirement

Graduates of TTSP™ will be able to:

Apply advanced proficiency in TEMPEST, TSCM, and technical security concepts
Demonstrate competency across standardized TSSC functions
Support secure facility environments and contribute to countermeasure implementation
Integrate emerging technical threats into planning and operational decisions
Operate and interpret results from specialized TEMPEST and TSCM equipment
Follow structured methodologies for inspections, testing, and field execution

Allobjectives remain intentionally broad to avoid disclosing sensitive or proprietary training content.

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Core Competency Areas:

RF theory and spectrum operations
TEMPEST fundamentals and modern countermeasures
Shielded enclosures and shielding effectiveness (SE) concepts
RED/BLACK installation and inspection requirements
TEMPEST test equipment familiarization
Emanation testing and analysis
Countermeasure design and accreditation considerations
TSCM fundamentals, equipment, and search concepts
NONSTOP phenomenon awareness
Full-scope TSCM survey execution

TTSP™ Certification Course Sequence

Each TTSP™ candidate completes the full TSD training curriculum.

RF Series

RF 100 – RF Theory (12 hrs)

Foundational concepts in radio frequency behavior, electromagnetic principles, antennas, and instrumentation.

RF 200 – Advanced RF Concepts (16 hrs)

In-person training covering advanced wave functions, modulation, signal generation, and RF system considerations.

TEMPEST Series

TEMPEST 100 – History & Core Concepts (12 hrs)

Background, terminology, policy context, and the evolution of TEMPEST.

TEMPEST 101 – RED/BLACK Installation & Inspection (24 hrs)

Principles of installation, grounding requirements, and inspection considerations for RED/BLACK compliant environments.

TEMPEST 201 – Test Equipment Familiarization (40 hrs)

Hands-on orientation with TEMPEST and TSCM instrumentation, encompassing spectrum analyzers, receivers, and oscilloscopes.

TEMPEST 202 – Fundamentals of TEMPEST Testing (24 hrs)

Hands-on orientation with TEMPEST and TSCM instrumentation, encompassing spectrum analyzers, receivers, and oscilloscopes.

TEMPEST 203 – Advanced Testing Principles (32 hrs)

Field and lab test methods including walkaway testing, ambient noise measurement, and introduction to SE testing.

TEMPEST 301 – Test Plan Development (32 hrs)

Development of TEMPEST test plans, risk considerations, message types, and matrix requirements.

TEMPEST 302 – Test Analysis & Reporting (32 hrs)

Comprehensive evaluation of emanations, including the application of analytical techniques, the computation of information ratios, and the preparation of formal reporting documents.

TEMPEST 303 – Countermeasure Design & Construction (64 hrs)

Countermeasure fundamentals, TEMPEST requirement questionnaires, SCIF/SAPF design review, field inspection principles, and accreditation considerations.

TEMPEST 401 – NONSTOP Phenomenon (40 hrs)

Overview of the NonStop phenomenon, instrument validation, susceptibility testing, and measurement methods.

TSCM Series

TSCM 100 – Executive Overview (24 hrs)*

Introduction to historical and emerging threats, surveillance devices, and TSCM environments.

TSCM 101 – Core Concepts (24 hrs)

Fundamentals of RF, telephony, networking, and TSCM equipment.

TSCM 201 – RF Spectrum Inspection (16 hrs)

Advanced RF search equipment and spectrum evaluation techniques.

TSCM 202 – Component Detection (24 hrs)

Detection of electronic components using specialized TSCM tools and phased search techniques.

TSCM 203 – Networks & VoIP (24 hrs)

Network analysis, packet capture, VoIP fundamentals, and network-based TSCM assessments.

TSCM 301 – Services & Reporting (24 hrs)

Principles of TSCM inspections, surveys, monitoring, and formal reporting.

TSCM 401 – Full-Scope Survey (24 hrs)

Capstone survey execution including planning, site coordination, restoration, reporting, and incident identification.

* Part of the TSD training program but NOT required for TTSP certification.

TTSP™ Certification Requirements

Candidates Must:

Be U.S. citizens
Hold a current U.S. SECRET clearance
Have a minimum of three years of TSSC experience or be currently assigned to a TSSC role
Successfully complete all TSD courses and associated examinations
Pass the TTSP™ exam with a score of 80% or higher
Maintain certification through continuing education (90 hours) or 24 months of TSSC experience within the three-year cycle

The TTSP™ final exam includes:

A written examination covering the TTSP™ curriculum
A practical field and equipment evaluation

The SSG Technical Security Division is accredited by the International Association of Continuing Education and Training (IACET) and recognized under ANSI. All TSD courses provide official CEUs.

Registration

The TTSP™ program is managed entirely through the SSG Technical Security Division. All registration, eligibility verification, course sequencing, scheduling, and documentation are handled within the system to ensure a streamlined and controlled process for qualified personnel.

For additional information regarding the TTSP™ certification program, including course availability, scheduling, and associated costs, please contact the SSG Technical Security Division.