IFPC Counterintelligence & Threat Awareness 2

Question 1

What is the primary goal of Operations Security (OPSEC) as it relates to CI threat awareness?

Accepted Answer

To deny adversaries access to critical information about plans and capabilities

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To encrypt all classified communications

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To identify and arrest foreign intelligence officers

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To conduct background investigations on all personnel

Question 2

Which of the following behaviors is a recognized potential indicator of an insider threat?

Accepted Answer

Working late hours consistently without explanation and accessing files outside normal duties

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Requesting additional training on security protocols

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Reporting a colleague's suspicious behavior to security

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Taking approved leave during a high-tempo operation

Question 3

What is a 'honeypot' as used in counterintelligence operations?

Accepted Answer

A false target or decoy designed to attract and expose hostile intelligence activity

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A safe house used to debrief returning agents

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A classified database of known foreign intelligence officers

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An encrypted channel for communicating with assets

Question 4

What is 'compartmentation' as a counterintelligence and security principle?

Accepted Answer

Limiting access to sensitive information to only those with a need-to-know

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Organizing intelligence reports by geographic region

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Storing classified documents in separate physical locations

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Dividing a CI investigation team into specialized units

Question 5

In CI terminology, what is a 'false flag' operation?

Accepted Answer

Misattributing an operation to a different country or organization to mislead the target

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An operation conducted under the wrong intelligence authority

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Flying an unauthorized aircraft over restricted airspace

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Reporting false threat assessments to deceive leadership

Question 6

What does surveillance detection refer to in operational security?

Accepted Answer

Techniques used to identify whether one is being watched or followed by adversaries

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Installing cameras to monitor a foreign embassy

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Technical methods to intercept hostile communications

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The process of auditing computer logs for unauthorized access

Question 7

What is the term for an individual who volunteers to provide information to an intelligence service without being formally recruited?

Accepted Answer

Walk-in

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Asset

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Handler

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Provocateur