Counterintelligence for Information Security Assessment and Protection Course

Module 1: Counterintelligence

• Define counterintelligence and explain its role in information security
• Identify internal and external threats to cleared industries
• Discuss the 16 U.S. critical infrastructure sectors
• Apply the “Five D’s” of counterintelligence: deter, deceive, disrupt, deny, and defeat

Module 2: Who is the Threat and What Do They Want?

• Identify nation-states and technologies targeted for espionage
• Understand methods used to steal economic and defense secrets
• Explore real-world espionage cases and motivations
• Examine foreign intelligence services and their operations

Module 3: Domestic Terrorism and Domestic Violent Extremist (DVE) Groups

• Define domestic terrorism and categorize violent extremist groups
• Understand threat trends from racially motivated and anti-government actors
• Analyze legal definitions and reporting structures for DT threats

Module 4: Classified Information and Foreign Travel as a Clearance Holder

• Explain classification levels and handling protocols
• Describe SEAD 3 reporting requirements for foreign travel
• Understand Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and Five Eyes alliance

Module 5: The Cyber Threat and the Criminal/Terrorism Connection

• Identify cyber threats and the actors behind them
• Discuss emerging cyber espionage tactics and attack vectors
• Analyze the exploitation of mobile and social technologies

Module 6: Insider Threats

• Define insider threats and understand their motivations
• Review historical and recent insider espionage cases
• Learn indicators of espionage, financial distress, and misuse of IT resources

Module 7: Tools to Use in Counterintelligence

• Administer SF-312 agreements and conduct security training
• Use physical and IT security measures to detect threats
• Apply insider threat indicators and conduct risk assessments