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Vulnerabilities of
an Intelligence Officer
The rules are
different overseas. Learn how to protect yourself from being identified,
targeted, recruited or manipulated by foreign intelligence/security
services. Step inside their shoes and learn how to think like them. Be
aware of the techniques they use to get close to you without your
knowing it.
The seminar includes a discussion of the missions, methods
and means of CI services, and students participate in two case studies
directed toward understanding how CI services deploy CI collection
resources.
The students have the unique opportunity to participate in
case studies, and hear firsthand from a former FBI access agent on how
he was utilized to target, assess, and successfully manipulate numerous
foreign intelligence officers, as well as their clandestine agents. [2
days]
Feedback
“Outstanding presentation of good facts. Very pertinent
to my program and a course that more people should take.”
“I’ve had my eyes opened!! Things that I never gave a
second thought turned out to be necessary for everyone’s
safety.”
“I will be more aware of my environment and those around
me. The actions of others I will look at more closely.”
“This course should be included in the type of pre-travel
training for ALL officers. The course reinforced influences
I saw/witnessed while overseas.”
“Great course. Raised my CI awareness.”
“Very good class that really gets you thinking about all
of the pitfalls that we can unwittingly face.”
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What did
you learn in this course that will help you in
your career and profession?
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“Never let down your guard
while simultaneously not looking like your
guard was ever up.”
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“When overseas consider
yourself always being a target.”
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“This course has definitely
raised my awareness in CI and I will use
this information in practices overseas. Case
studies were excellent.”
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“Don’t think FI will act the
same way or do the same things the U.S.
does.”
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“I learned not to
underestimate low tech, 3rd world
efforts.”
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“Much better understanding of
surveillance and details of how the CI world
thinks/ acts.”
What will you do differently
as a result of this knowledge?
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“A greater awareness of the
local CI service and how they operate.”
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“Check my computer more
frequently and keep my electronic under my
control.”
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“I will use this knowledge to
try to avoid complacency with regard to CI
issues. I will try to look beyond the
obvious to identify my vulnerabilities and
to identify CI efforts against me.”
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“Evaluate my contacts, and
change my behavior patterns.”
What did you like best about
this course and why?
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“The interspersion of film
clips with lecture. It was done very
smoothly.”
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“Excellent presentation from
both speakers. Very professional and
knowledgeable.”
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“I had no idea about the
lengths to which we all go in order to
obtain the upper hand.”
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“This was very likely the
best course I’ve taken within the IC. The
instructor was engaging; the material was
fascinating; and the pace was perfect. What
I learned here will stick! Thanks!”
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“Connie is an excellent
instructor and facilitator. She is
intelligent, experienced, and an engaging CI
officer.”
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“It was the first time I’ve
had a serious education on the CI threat
since joining my organization. This course
or something like it should be mandatory for
people prior to going overseas.”
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“I learned the importance of vigilance.”
“I have never had a course that puts it all together like
this one.”
“This course has helped me to heighten my awareness both
at home and abroad.”
“Very thought-provoking/great food for thought.”
“Truly an eye-opening lecture. It has forced me to
re-evaluate my sense of awareness and vigilance level. I
will certainly be more aware of others and what people’s
motives are.”
“As a result of this course, I plan to change the way I
work.”
“Excellent presentation and a ‘must’ for everyone even
the non-travelers.”
“This course had a huge impact on me. I will be even more
aware of my surroundings here in the US and overseas.”
“As a result of this course, I will be aware of what is
going on around me.”
“I came away a lot more knowledgeable. We were given the
Right Stuff today.”
“Excellent instructor! As a result of this class, I
learned the importance of all things great and small.”
“I have a much greater awareness of CI.”
"This course will change how I approach my work.”
"This course should be mandatory."
"Great course! Really helped me realize the importance of
this. Made me want to come back for other courses."
"Great course. Provided very valuable information on how
to better prepare for future trips."
"I learned how to be aware of your surroundings and not
to become complacent."
“This was a really eye-opening course that was
well-presented with lots of great examples. I had no idea
the extraordinary lengths a CI service can go to to target
officers.”
“Great course—it was definitely helpful in looking at CI
in a new light!”
“This course helped me realize the very serious and real
threat present today. I can’t let myself be lulled away into
a false sense of security.”
“This course has made me much more aware of the threats
that exist both domestic and abroad that I may encounter.”
“Very good course. Learned a lot of new information.”
“This is the third class I have taken here, and like the
previous two, this class is excellent. I have no
complaints.”
“A good refresher for CI issues and situations faces
domestically and internationally. A great review of what to
look for and how to respond to CI concerns.”
“Really helped me to focus on the phrase ‘CI Everyday’. I
will definitely be a much more focused and alert intel
officer. Thanks!”
“Excellent course! The instructor was highly
knowledgeable about the subject matter and her interactive,
dynamic presentation/teaching abilities are outstanding! Of
the training that I have attended, this has been by far the
most interesting and thought-provoking.”
“Most helpful course I have taken! Great balance of
integrating information in a user-friendly manner. Very
applicable; showed that no matter who you are in the IC, CI
issues apply to you and how you can be one step (or more)
ahead. I plan to be more mindful of my environment,
interactions and explore some of the readings on the reading
list.”
“The instructor was the most engaging PowerPoint
presenter I’ve had in a government course. The real-life
examples really illustrated the dangers of government
employees face in the course of their duties and I will
endeavor to be more careful about OPSEC in the future.”
“Opened my eyes about how I might be targeted and the
need to be moderately ‘skeptical.’”
“As a result of this course, I plan to maintain awareness
and read more on topic.”
“Great course. Made me aware of all of the different
resources that can be used against me to gather intel.”
“Good focus on how CI can work for us and where we’ve
been hurt by CI. This class is important to raise awareness
of vulnerabilities and consequences.”
“This class was very informative and helps to get the
students to think outside of the box with what kind of
tactics the adversaries would use against us.”
“Fantastic course; kept me engaged and entertained for
the whole time. Will suggest other CI Centre courses to my
organization.”
“Instructor displayed commanding knowledge of the subject
which set this course apart from all other CI courses
taken.”
“Eye-opening.”
“The course was very informative. This course made me
realize that, in the world of CI, nothing is as it may seem.
I plan to be very careful.”
“Seriously, excellent class. I’ve obtained critical
knowledge, which I will apply. Great for CI awareness.”
“This course made me aware of the importance of situation
awareness! I found the course to be well-thought out and
detailed. As a result of taking this course, I will become
more aware and careful, especially during my foreign
travel.”
“Very informational and resourceful for those whom need
to broaden what thoughts they may currently have when it
comes to CI. This class should be mandatory for all those
whom travel! All things discussed will be used and thought
of often on my next and future travels. Thanks.”
“Great content. Fun and educational course.”
“Very useful course content. Especially useful for
critical thinking.”
“This course had high impact on me! It is a real
eye-opener and reminder of practicing OPSEC.”
“The course impacted my way of thinking about CI in all
aspects of my daily life. It made me more aware of the
“possibility” that I could be a target. Every intel
community employee—regardless of position—should take this
course. This definitely heightened my awareness of CI.”
“Excellent content presented in an exciting format.”
“Another excellent course. This is my third course at the
CI Centre and every class I have learned new information
that will help in my daily activities in CI.”
“The course serves as a good foundation for new IO’s and
a refresher for the experienced Intel Community. The
examples/scenarios drive the points the instructors were
making.”
“Should be required instruction for all CI professionals.
Will greatly assist anyone in the conduct of any of the core
CI disciplines. Can’t wait to attend another course.” |
