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What is the primary goal of counterintelligence?
What is the primary goal of counterintelligence?
What is the definition of espionage?
What is the definition of espionage?
What is the definition of subversion?
What is the definition of subversion?
What is the definition of sedition?
What is the definition of sedition?
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What is the first component of counterintelligence?
What is the first component of counterintelligence?
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What is the primary focus of personnel security?
What is the primary focus of personnel security?
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What is the primary goal of document security?
What is the primary goal of document security?
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What is the primary focus of communication security?
What is the primary focus of communication security?
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Which type of counterintelligence measure seeks to conceal information from the enemy?
Which type of counterintelligence measure seeks to conceal information from the enemy?
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What is the primary goal of Active (Offensive) CI measures?
What is the primary goal of Active (Offensive) CI measures?
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Which of the following is NOT a measure of Police Security?
Which of the following is NOT a measure of Police Security?
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What is the primary focus of countersubversion within the police service?
What is the primary focus of countersubversion within the police service?
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Which type of CI operation involves measures taken by an office or service to protect itself?
Which type of CI operation involves measures taken by an office or service to protect itself?
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What is the purpose of tactical measures in combat areas?
What is the purpose of tactical measures in combat areas?
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Which of the following is an example of a Passive (Defensive) CI measure?
Which of the following is an example of a Passive (Defensive) CI measure?
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What is the primary purpose of special safeguarding of classified information or equipment?
What is the primary purpose of special safeguarding of classified information or equipment?
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What is the primary goal of an operational plan in terms of counterintelligence?
What is the primary goal of an operational plan in terms of counterintelligence?
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What is the biggest threat to operational security?
What is the biggest threat to operational security?
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What is a common cause of compromise in intelligence operations?
What is a common cause of compromise in intelligence operations?
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What is an example of an innocent bystander compromising an intelligence operation?
What is an example of an innocent bystander compromising an intelligence operation?
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Why do intelligence personnel exhibit unnatural or unusual behavior?
Why do intelligence personnel exhibit unnatural or unusual behavior?
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What motivates a person to give information to the opposition about an intelligence organization?
What motivates a person to give information to the opposition about an intelligence organization?
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What is the result of compromise in an intelligence operation?
What is the result of compromise in an intelligence operation?
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What is the primary principle of operational security?
What is the primary principle of operational security?
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Study Notes
Introduction to Counterintelligence
- Counterintelligence (CI) is the aspect of police intelligence that deals with security measures to safeguard information, personnel, material, and installations against espionage, sabotage, and subversion by foreign nations and dissident groups or individuals that pose a threat to national security.
Definitions
- Espionage: the act or practice of spying, using a spy to discover military or political secrets of other nations.
- Sabotage: destruction of property or obstruction of public service to undermine a government's police or military effort.
- Subversion: an act that seeks to overthrow a constituted government.
- Treason: disloyalty to one's own country by giving away or selling its secrets to the enemy or trying to overthrow its government.
- Sedition: any action promoting or inciting discontent or rebellion against a government.
Components of Counterintelligence
- Physical Security
- Personnel Security
- Document Security
- Communication Security
- Computer Security
- Operational Security
Measures for Effective Counterintelligence (CI)
- Passive (Defensive) CI: measures that conceal information from the enemy, including secrecy discipline, communication security, and concealment/camouflage.
- Active (Offensive) CI: measures that actively block enemy attempts to gain information or engage in espionage, sabotage, or subversion, including detection, prevention, and neutralization.
Broad Categories of CI Operations
- Police Security: measures taken by an office or service to protect itself against espionage, sabotage, or subversion, surprise, or enemy observation, including:
- Secrecy discipline
- Special safeguarding of classified information or equipment
- Security of troop movement
- Special handling of evaders and escapees
- Countersubversion within the police service
- Tactical measures in combat areas
Operational Security
- The operational plan must provide a way out of the worst possible disaster and away from enemy opportunity.
- The operational plan must be as simple as possible.
Problems in Operational Security
- Compromise: the biggest blunder to operational security, occurring when intelligence personalities, operations, or operational techniques are disclosed or identified, destroying the effectiveness of the collection effort.
- Common causes of compromise include:
- Un-covered operations or unnatural behavior drawing undue attention to the organization.
- A person with knowledge of the intelligence organization and/or its members giving information to the opposition.
- Innocent bystanders unknowingly revealing information.
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This module covers the definition and concepts of counterintelligence in law enforcement, including security measures to protect information and personnel from espionage and sabotage.
