OPSEC

A tradecraft deception method where an operative creates multiple believable mission narratives through movements, materials, and contact...

Living a double life is about control, precision, and keeping your lies cleaner than your truths. To...

Being exposed, verbally or otherwise, isn’t always the end of the op. It’s just the start of...

When it comes to securing high-value data – state secrets, black ops logistics, nuclear launch codes, or...

How do you know if someone’s running game on you by way of social engineering? This is...

The signs covert operatives recognize that their mobile phone or landline is tapped. Adapted from CIA field...

Trapping an intruder, creating distractions, or slowing down a pursuing force, operatives often rely on creative, improvised...

The covert operative’s tradecraft break down of the key elements that make up a typical, well-designed CIA...

Going beyond knowing where the nearest exit is or having a well-stocked go-bag. When you layer in...

In the field, operatives need to think several steps ahead. One crucial aspect of this forward-thinking approach...

This civilian guide to securing your home wireless network to protect against intrusions and maintain the confidentiality...

The civilian guide to utilizing CIA operational planning methods for everyday life; concepts to enhance productivity, decision-making,...