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Personal Counterintelligence Guide: Part 2 of 2
Employing Misinformation Strategically A nuanced aspect of counterintelligence that involves deliberately seeding false information to protect sensitive…
Apr 23
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Personal Counterintelligence Guide: Part 1 of 2
The civilian guide to implementing CIA counterintelligence strategies for personal defense against social engineering attacks, identity theft, and other…
Apr 19
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The 'Door-in-the-Face' Technique
The "Door-in-the-Face Technique" is a crafty method of persuasion to gain compliance that's used not just by operatives in the field but can be just as…
Apr 17
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Projecting an 'Aura' to Deter The Common Criminal
Creating an aura that deters common criminals is all about presence. It's how you carry yourself in the streets that often decides whether you're seen…
Apr 13
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Decoding Hostile Intent via Body Language: Part 2 of 2
Detecting and Decoding Baseline Behavior Determine a person's standard behavior as a reference point to identify any anomalies, which might suggest…
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Decoding Hostile Intent via Body Language: Part 1 of 2
Grasping the nuances of body language that signal hostile intentions can significantly improve an individual's capability to proactively identify and…
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Weak Hand Optimization
Whether for combat tactical or daily practical utility, it’s wasted functionality to not train your weak (typically left) hand to be as fast, strong and…
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It's Okay to Make Mistakes...
In the demanding and high-stakes work of covert operations, the margin for error often seems negligible. Operatives are trained to execute missions with…
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CIA ‘Mindfulness’ Technique
Recognizing the intense mental and emotional demands of covert operations, the CIA developed a mindfulness technique designed to enhance the mental…
Mar 29
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Surviving an Elevator Attack: Defense in Tight Quarters
Operatives understand that threats can emerge in the most confined and unexpected locations. An elevator, a seemingly mundane part of daily life, can…
Mar 26
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KYC Identity Verification: 101
KYC, or Know Your Customer, Identity Verification is the bedrock of modern financial tradecraft. It's not just paperwork; it's a crucial security…
Mar 23
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How to Spot an Undercover Cop: Part 2 of 2
Environmental / Contextual Indicators Unusual Interest in Illegal Activities Someone who is overly eager to participate in or discuss illegal…
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