SFPC Counterintelligence and Foreign Intelligence Threats 2

Question 1

Under 32 CFR Part 117 (NISPOM), to which organization must a cleared contractor report suspicious contacts?

Accepted Answer

The cognizant security agency (DCSA)

Answer

NISPOM requires contractors to report suspicious contacts to their cognizant security agency, which for most DoD contractors is DCSA.

Question 2

Which federal agency has primary responsibility for counterintelligence investigations inside the United States?

Accepted Answer

Federal Bureau of Investigation

Answer

The FBI leads domestic counterintelligence investigations, while the CIA's focus is abroad.

Question 3

What is the typical first phase of the foreign intelligence recruitment cycle?

Accepted Answer

Spotting and assessing potential targets

Answer

Intelligence officers first spot and assess people with access and exploitable vulnerabilities before developing and recruiting them.

Question 4

Under SEAD 3, when must a covered individual report planned unofficial foreign travel?

Accepted Answer

Before travel, submitting the itinerary to the security office

Answer

SEAD 3 requires unofficial foreign travel to be reported and approved before departure, with deviations reported on return.

Question 5

An engineer at a conference is flattered by a stranger who then asks them to 'just confirm' a detail about their classified project. This technique is best described as:

Accepted Answer

Elicitation

Answer

Elicitation draws out protected information through casual, non-threatening conversation, often using flattery.

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SFPC Counterintelligence and Foreign Intelligence Threats 2