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IMA Webinar: Introduction to Global Espionage & Intelligence Services – Chinese Intelligence Model

July 9 @ 8:30 am - 12:30 pm PDT

Note: You will receive a Certificate in Intelligence Studies upon completion of all 6 classes. You must be an InfraGard member or Active Law Enforcement/Military to attend.

The “Certificate in Intelligence Studies” program offers a comprehensive and immersive exploration into the world of international espionage and intelligence. This certificate program, led by a seasoned retired CIA (SIS) Senior Operations Officer who was the Chief of Station at the CIA’s iconic training facility, provides participants with an in-depth understanding of the structures, strategies, methodologies, and capabilities of the world’s leading intelligence agencies as well as adversarial agencies.

This course is an introductory overview of the Chinese intelligence and security services and its impact and influence on the world since rapprochement with the Nixon administration. The Chinese intelligence agencies are believed to operate differently from other espionage organizations by employing primarily academics or students who will be in their host country only a short time, rather than spending years cultivating a few high-level sources or double agents. The use of non-traditional intelligence assets is codified in Chinese law, which mandates that Chinese intelligence agencies “may ask relevant institutions, organizations, and citizens to provide necessary support, assistance, and cooperation”. Honey trapping and kompromat are also common tools of Chinese intelligence services.

Course Outline: Introduction of Key concepts and terminologies in espionage

  • HUMINT; SIGINT; IMINT; MASINT; TELINT; OSINT
  • Historical context and evolution of modern-day intelligence
  • Domestic; Foreign; Signals; Joint

Presenter: CTWatch

Who Can Attend: Open only to vetted InfraGard members.

Registration: See weekly email.