FBI Counterintelligence Operations 2

Question 1

What does the term 'insider threat' mean in the context of FBI counterintelligence?

Accepted Answer

A current or former employee who misuses authorized access to harm the organization or nation

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A foreign spy who has infiltrated the U.S. government

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A classified program monitoring government networks

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A threat actor operating within U.S. borders

Question 2

What is 'economic espionage' under U.S. law (18 U.S.C. § 1831)?

Accepted Answer

The theft of trade secrets for the benefit of a foreign government or agent

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Unauthorized access to a competitor's financial records

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Corporate surveillance of publicly traded companies

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The collection of open-source economic data for a foreign client

Question 3

In counterintelligence analysis, what is a 'cutout'?

Accepted Answer

An intermediary used to insulate a handler or intelligence service from direct contact with an asset

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A classified document redacted for public release

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A terminated intelligence source

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A physical surveillance team member

Question 4

What is 'influence operation' as a foreign intelligence threat to the U.S.?

Accepted Answer

Covert efforts by foreign governments to shape U.S. public opinion, policy, or political processes

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A classified FBI operation targeting foreign propaganda networks

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Foreign investment in U.S. media companies

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International diplomatic pressure campaigns

Question 5

What is a 'national security letter' (NSL) and how is it used in FBI counterintelligence?

Accepted Answer

An administrative subpoena allowing FBI to obtain records without a court order in national security investigations

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A classified communication between FBI and the Director of National Intelligence

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A formal warning issued to a foreign intelligence officer

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A security clearance revocation notice

Question 6

What is 'tradecraft' in intelligence and counterintelligence work?

Accepted Answer

The techniques and practices used by intelligence officers and agents to conduct clandestine operations securely

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The legal framework governing intelligence collection activities

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The process of recruiting and vetting intelligence sources

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A classified database of known foreign intelligence officers