Using Tradecraft to ‘Life Hack’ Anything in Everyday Life
Want to be more persuasive? More aware? More in control of your life? Apply tradecraft to everyday...
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Having a Tactical Perspective of Your Neighborhood
A covert operative doesn’t just walk through a neighborhood – they analyze it, own it, and use...
Always ‘Verify’ Before Opening Your Home Door
Tradecraft teaches us to question what we see at face value, a skill that’s just as useful...
Adapt, Analyze, Execute: A CIA Operative’s Reflection Ritual
For a covert operative, the start of a year isn’t just a time to look back; it’s...
12 Ways to Use Christmas Decorations as Home Security
Christmas decorations aren’t just festive, they can also help secure your home. With a little creativity and...
Reading the Urban Jungle Like an Operator
A complex maze of people, architecture, and unseen systems – learning to navigate it like a Special...
Leveraging OSINT For Personal Advantage
In a world overflowing with publicly available data, leveraging open-source intelligence can give you a powerful edge...
Detecting Signs of Betrayal
Detecting betrayal within your own ranks can mean the difference between mission success and total disaster –...
21-Step ‘CIA Security Protocol’ for Checking into an Airbnb
Security in an Airbnb is particularly crucial because it protects your privacy, safety, and personal information in...
Commanding any Room Like a Commanding Officer
The tradecraft guide on how to command a room as a civilian with confidence and authority by...
CIA ‘Personal Risk Mitigation’: Planning Guide
Tradecraft guide teaching civilians how to enhance their daily safety by identifying and eliminating unnecessary risks through...
Security While Living Alone Like an Operative
Security while living alone is about adopting a mindset of awareness, unpredictability, and layered defense, ensuring you’re...