Air-Gapped System and Security Explained
When it comes to securing high-value data – state secrets, black ops logistics, nuclear launch codes, or...
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Vetting Someone Like a CIA Operative But Without Database Access
A guide to running a base background check CIA-style, using open-source intelligence and tradecraft – without special...
12 Ways Spies Know if Their Phone is Wiretapped
The signs covert operatives recognize that their mobile phone or landline is tapped. Adapted from CIA field...
21 Signs Someone is a Coward, According to Special Forces
Cowards aren’t just the ones who run from a fight. If you know what to look for,...
Making Yourself Useful in Any Group to Gain Influence and Protection
Whether you’re navigating a dangerous city, infiltrating a hostile network, or just trying to hold your own...
Using Crowds as Early Warning Detection Systems
Crowds are more than just groups of people moving through public spaces – they’re living, breathing sensors....
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...
Understanding Local Urban Threat Landscapes
A city’s map is written in layers – some visible, most hidden. The operatives who thrive don’t...
12 Nonverbal Deception Techniques
The base dozen key techniques covert operatives use to manipulate nonverbal communication effectively for deception. People rarely...
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...
A Message to TRDCRFT Members
To our valued members, As we begin our 6th year since starting TRDCRFT and as 2024 comes...