Current
Counterespionage Cases
This course is
designed to provide an introduction to the more recent espionage cases
affecting our nation’s security. We discuss
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The predications of the
cases
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Highlight the spies’ backgrounds revealing both psychological
insights into why he/she spied
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Insights from CI
professionals involved in the cases;
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Discuss the foreign intelligence
collector’s modus operandi and tradecraft
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Review the damage to our
national security; and
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Integrate lessons learned.
The examples used in
this course are updated as new espionage cases surface. [1 day]
Feedback
"These courses really give non-security personnel an idea
about how important security really is."
"The course will definitely help in recognizing the
'clues' when interviewing people on a daily basis."
"Very informative. More aware of what motivated some
individuals to spy and things to look for."
"Instructor's depth of knowledge and ability to
communicate story of current counterespionage cases brings
to life the world we work in."
"Great information and value."
"Wonderful content, very useful, fascinating
information."
"Helps to open your eyes and be a little more vigilant."
"As a result of this class, I'm going to pay more
attention to suspicious activity at work."
"This is an excellent course! I've thoroughly enjoyed it
and look forward to taking similar classes in the future."
"I can take this information back to my job to evaluate
security incidents."
"Very well-organized. Helpful that the conditions leading
to espionage (financial hardship, etc) are explored."
"Enjoyed hearing about cases that are not as well known."
"Very interesting subject matter. Fascinating insight
into the minds of traitors."
"Excellent overview of multiple cases."
"It's very interesting to hear about more current
espionage cases. Through this class, I've also heard about
several cases that I wasn't aware of before."
"Great CI awareness and education!"
"Excellent information and material. Had some knowledge
of some of the cases prior to the class but gained much more
info that I could have imagined."
"The course helped me learned some new concepts in
counterintelligence issues. I have a desire to work in CI
and this course reinvigorated this desire."
"Excellent course--info very interesting. Increased
awareness."
"Fascinating course. Provided a lot of detail and insight
to profiles of recent spies. Thoroughly enjoyed the class
(my first CI class) and plan to enroll in others."
"Another great course from the CI Centre."
"Excellent presentation of some of the recent American
espionage cases."