Foreign Intelligence Entities: Counterintelligence Quiz

Personnel who fail to report CI Activities of concern as outlined in Enclosure 4 of DoD Directive 5240.06 are subject to appropriate disciplinary action under regulations.

Cyber Vulnerabilities to DoD Systems may include:

What should DoD personnel do if they suspect a coworker of possible espionage?

Under DoDD 5240.06 Reportable Foreign Intelligence Contacts, Activities, Indicators and Behaviors; which of the following is not reportable?

What are potential espionage indicators (PEIs)?

Foreign Intelligence Entity (FIE) is defined in DoD Directive 5240.06 as 'any known or suspected foreign organization, person, or group that conducts intelligence activities to acquire U.S. information.'

Counterintelligence as defined in the National Security Act of 1947 is information gathered and activities conducted to protect against espionage.

If you feel you are being solicited for information, what should you do?

Foreign Intelligence Entities seldom use the Internet or other communications including social networking services as a collection method.

Foreign Intelligence Entities seldom use elicitation to extract information from people who have access to classified or sensitive information.

Which of the following collection methods are frequently used by Foreign Intelligence Entities?

Which of the following is not an example of an anomaly?

Counterintelligence Awareness & Reporting Key Facts

Failure to report counterintelligence activities may lead to disciplinary action as per DoD Directive 5240.06.
Cyber vulnerabilities affecting DoD systems encompass various potential threats and concerns.
DoD personnel suspecting espionage should report to their Counterintelligence (CI) or Security Office.
Under DoDD 5240.06, all foreign intelligence contacts, activities, indicators, and behaviors are reportable; there are no exceptions.
Potential Espionage Indicators (PEIs) refer to signs that may suggest espionage activities, often involving individuals recruited by foreign entities.
Foreign Intelligence Entity (FIE) refers to any known or suspected foreign actor engaged in intelligence activities against U.S. interests.
Counterintelligence, as defined by the National Security Act of 1947, involves activities aimed at protecting U.S. interests from espionage and other hostile actions.
If solicited for sensitive information, individuals should take multiple precautionary actions.
Foreign Intelligence Entities frequently utilize the Internet and social networking for information collection, contrary to the belief that they do not.
Elicitation is a common tactic used by Foreign Intelligence Entities to obtain sensitive information from individuals with access to classified data.
Various collection methods used by Foreign Intelligence Entities target critical technologies from cleared defense contractor facilities.
A foreign diplomat attempting to defect is not typically categorized as an anomaly in this context.

Test your knowledge of key facts regarding counterintelligence and the reporting of suspicious activities. This quiz covers essential guidelines from DoD Directive 5240.06 and explores the threats posed by espionage and foreign intelligence entities. Understanding these concepts is vital for protecting U.S. interests.