Work Like a Spy

Work Like a Spy

Author: J. C. Carleson

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2013-02-07

Total Pages: 190

ISBN-13: 110160817X

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“The book you are holding will fundamentally change the way you look at the collection, compartmentalization, analysis, distribution, application, and protection of intelligence in your business. J. C. Carleson’s presentation of years of spy tradecraft will make you a more effective force within your organization.” —James Childers, CEO, ASG Global, Inc. When J. C. Carleson left the corporate world to join the CIA, she expected an adventure, and she found it. Her assignments included work in Iraq as part of a weapons of mass destruction search team, travels throughout Afghanistan, and clandestine encounters with foreign agents around the globe. What she didn’t expect was that the skills she acquired from the CIA would be directly applicable to the private sector. It turns out that corporate America can learn a lot from spies—not only how to respond to crises but also how to achieve operational excellence. Carleson found that the CIA gave her an increased understanding of human nature, new techniques for eliciting informa­tion, and improved awareness of potential security problems, adding up to a powerful edge in business. Using real examples from her experiences, Carle-son explains how working like a spy can teach you the principles of: Targeting—figuring out who you need to know and how to get to them Elicitation—a subtle way to get the answers you need without even asking a question Counterintelligence—how to determine if your organization is unwittingly leaking information Screening—CIA recruiters’ methods for finding and hiring the right people The methods developed by the CIA are all about getting what you want from other peo­ple. In a business context, these techniques apply to seeking a new job, a promotion, a big sale, an advantageous regulatory ruling, and countless other situations. As Carleson writes, “In a world where infor­mation has a price, it pays to be vigilant.” Her book will show you how.


Zac Power Spy Recruit: Zac Strikes Out

Zac Power Spy Recruit: Zac Strikes Out

Author: Hardie Grant Egmont

Publisher: Hardie Grant Egmont

Published: 2014-07-01

Total Pages: 36

ISBN-13: 1743582412

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Zac Power is a new Spy Recruit. Zac has two new gadgets to test drive. Will he be able to find the missing drivers?


My Life As a Spy

My Life As a Spy

Author: John A. Walker

Publisher: Prometheus Books

Published: 2010-12

Total Pages: 349

ISBN-13: 1615922040

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What motivated a career naval officer to become a spy during the height of the Cold War? Over the years, statements by Walker have been reported in various publications, but Walker has never told his own story . . . until now.


The Recruiter

The Recruiter

Author: Douglas London

Publisher:

Published: 2022-09-06

Total Pages: 432

ISBN-13: 9780306847318

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This revealing memoir from a 34-year veteran of the CIA who worked as a case officer and recruiter of foreign agents before and after 9/11 provides an invaluable perspective on the state of modern spy craft, how the CIA has developed, and how it must continue to evolve. If you've ever wondered what it's like to be a modern-day spy, Douglas London is here to explain. London's overseas work involved spotting and identifying targets, building relationships over weeks or months, and then pitching them to work for the CIA--all the while maintaining various identities, a day job, and a very real wife and kids at home. The Recruiter: Spying and the Lost Art of American Intelligence captures the best stories from London's life as a spy, his insights into the challenges and failures of intelligence work, and the complicated relationships he developed with agents and colleagues. In the end, London presents a highly readable insider's tale about the state of espionage, a warning about the decline of American intelligence since 9/11 and Iraq, and what can be done to recover.


American Spies

American Spies

Author: Michael J. Sulick

Publisher: Georgetown University Press

Published: 2020-09-01

Total Pages: 391

ISBN-13: 1647120454

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A history of Americans who spied against their country and what their stories reveal about national security What’s your secret? American Spies presents the stunning histories of more than forty Americans who spied against their country during the past six decades. Michael Sulick, former head of the CIA’s clandestine service, illustrates through these stories—some familiar, others much less well known—the common threads in the spy cases and the evolution of American attitudes toward espionage since the onset of the Cold War. After highlighting the accounts of many who have spied for traditional adversaries such as Russian and Chinese intelligence services, Sulick shows how spy hunters today confront a far broader spectrum of threats not only from hostile states but also substate groups, including those conducting cyberespionage. Sulick reveals six fundamental elements of espionage in these stories: the motivations that drove them to spy; their access and the secrets they betrayed; their tradecraft, or the techniques of concealing their espionage; their exposure; their punishment; and, finally, the damage they inflicted on America’s national security. The book is the sequel to Sulick’s popular Spying in America: Espionage from the Revolutionary War to the Dawn of the Cold War. Together they serve as a basic introduction to understanding America’s vulnerability to espionage, which has oscillated between peacetime complacency and wartime vigilance, and continues to be shaped by the inherent conflict between our nation’s security needs and our commitment to the preservation of civil liberties. Now available in paperback, with a new preface that brings the conversation up to the present, American Spies is as insightful and relevant as ever.


How to Be a Spy 2023

How to Be a Spy 2023

Author: Allain Verdugo

Publisher: Zee Publishing

Published: 2023-01-25

Total Pages: 186

ISBN-13:

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(Edition 2. Updated and Improved for 2023) "To People Who Want Learn Spycraft, But Don’T Know Where To Start, And Don't Want To Be Trapped, By Joining An Intelligence Agency" Are you ready to learn the secrets of spycraft/tradecraft? Our updated book is here to help you become an expert in this fascinating field. With more than double the information of the previous edition and 157% thicker, this revised version covers everything you need to know about spycraft. In this book, you'll learn about the magic principles used in tradecraft and the value of multiple intelligence sources. We'll also cover the importance of going gray and black ops, as well as the role of operatives in these operations. We'll guide you through the recruitment process and teach you about the cultivation of assets. You'll learn about different types of agents and spies, including the traitor, the unassuming spy, the walk-in spy, the mole, the enlistee, and the doubled agent. We'll also cover the sleeper agent, the discards, cutouts, and the burn notice. In addition to these topics, we'll teach you about the reasons why people become spies, how to find their weaknesses and exploit them including how to use force as a tool of persuasion. You'll learn about the resources needed for successful operations and the importance of Recognition signals. We'll also cover Interview and Interrogations plus how operatives stay sober and the role of emotions and stress management in the field. We'll delve into the world of open-source intelligence (OSINT), including a sample case study of an operation using different intelligence disciplines. We'll teach you about the art of remembering and how to secure stolen information. You'll learn about bridging the communication gap between case officers and spies, encoding telephone communications, and cyphering emails. We'll also cover the use of safe houses and the importance of cover identity and the different kinds. In this revised edition, we've also included chapters on social engineering, pretexting, and the different types of surveillance, including foot surveillance, automobile surveillance, and fixed surveillance. We'll teach you about cleaning runs (to beat enemy surveillance), overt and covert surveillance, and how to install a hidden camera/mic quickly and carefully. We've also included new chapters on the role of artificial intelligence in spycraft and covert operations. You'll learn about intelligence gathering with machine learning, AI predictions and inferences, and the use of computer vision for surveillance. We'll also cover how to leverage big data to build better spycraft strategies. Finally, we've included a chapter on offensive driving techniques to help you succeed in the field. So don't wait any longer, order your copy today and start learning the Spycraft skills you've dreamed of. This book is the perfect guide for civilians who want to learn the ins and outs of this fascinating field. Table of Contents: Value of Multiple Intelligence Sources Going Gray Clandestine Operations Recruitment Steps Cultivation of Assets Agent Recruitment Cutouts The Burn Notice Reasons Why People Become Spies Using Force As Persuasion Needed Resources Recognition Signals How operatives stay sober Interrogation and Interviews OSINT Securing the Stolen Information Bridging The Communication Gap Between The Case Officer And The Spy Safe Houses Emotions and Stress Management Social Engineering Pretexting What To Do When Challenged Cover Identity Foot Surveillance Automobile Surveillance Fixed Surveillance Cleaning Runs Overt and Covert Surveillance Installing A Hidden Camera Quickly And Carefully How a spy would install the equipment Spycraft using Artificial Intelligence Offensive Driving GRAB YOUR COPY TODAY!


Survive Like a Spy

Survive Like a Spy

Author: Jason Hanson (Security specialist)

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2018-03-06

Total Pages: 258

ISBN-13: 0143131591

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Reveals high-stakes techniques and survival tactics from intelligence officers who have employed the same measures in life-or-death situations throughout the world.


The New Spymasters

The New Spymasters

Author: Stephen Grey

Publisher: Macmillan

Published: 2015-07-14

Total Pages: 367

ISBN-13: 0312379226

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The old world of spying that emphasized the human factor--dead letter boxes, microfilm cameras, and an enemy reporting to the Moscow Center--is history. Or is it? In recent times, the spymaster's technique has changed with the enemy. He or she now frequently comes from a culture far removed from Western understanding and is part of a less well-organized group. The new enemy is constantly evolving and prepared to kill the innocent. In the face of this new threat, the spymasters of the world replaced human intelligence with an obsession that focuses on the technical methods of spying, ranging from the use of high-definition satellite photography to the global interception of communications. However, this obsession with technology has failed, most spectacularly, with the devastation of the 9/11 attacks. In this modern history of espionage, Stephen Grey takes us from the CIA's Cold War legends, to the agents who betrayed the IRA, through to the spooks inside Al-Qaeda and ISIS. Techniques and technologies have evolved, but the old motivations for betrayal--patriotism, greed, revenge, compromise--endure. Based on years of research and interviews with hundreds of secret sources, this is an up-to-date exposé that shows how spycraft's human factor is once again being used to combat the world's deadliest enemies.--Adapted from book jacket.


Spies!

Spies!

Author: Allison Lassieur

Publisher: Capstone

Published: 2017-01-01

Total Pages: 241

ISBN-13: 1623709113

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Explore the dangerous, daring world of real-life spies! From World War I to the Cold War and beyond, experience the most notorious, ingenious spies of the 20th century through present day. With vivid, full-color photographs, detailed maps, and thoroughly researched time lines, get to know the unknowables, including cyber spies, secret agents, deep-cover spies, and no-good double-crossers. From prolific history writer Allison Lassieur and Rebecca Langston-George, Spies! is the espionage book you've been hunting for!


The Spy Game: Navigating the Realities of Espionage

The Spy Game: Navigating the Realities of Espionage

Author: Charles Nehme

Publisher: Charles Nehme

Published:

Total Pages: 78

ISBN-13:

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Espionage is as old as civilization itself. From the early scouts of ancient empires to the covert operations that shape modern geopolitics, the art of gathering intelligence and using it to influence events has been a key driver in the world’s most pivotal moments. Yet, despite its long history, espionage remains shrouded in mystery, glamorized by popular media but rarely understood in its true complexity. The world of spies, secrets, and shadows often lies beyond the grasp of everyday knowledge, confined to the realms of classified documents and darkened corridors. This book aims to peel back the layers, offering readers an in-depth exploration of how espionage truly works—from the motivations and methods that define it to the tools and techniques used by those who operate behind the scenes. In crafting this book, the goal is not just to reveal the inner workings of intelligence agencies or the tactics of undercover operatives but to highlight the strategic importance of espionage in a constantly shifting global landscape. Through case studies, historical analysis, and a closer look at modern developments, we aim to provide a comprehensive understanding of this critical, yet often misunderstood, profession. Espionage today is more complex than ever before. The digital age has introduced new challenges and opportunities, with cyber espionage now taking center stage alongside traditional fieldwork. Nations, corporations, and even individuals engage in espionage for a variety of purposes, from national security to economic gain. As this field continues to evolve, the importance of understanding its mechanisms has never been greater. In the following chapters, we will explore the vast world of intelligence gathering, the people who risk their lives to obtain information, and the shadowy power struggles that occur between competing agencies and nations. Whether you are a student of history, a lover of spy fiction, or simply someone curious about the world of intelligence, I hope this book provides insight, intrigue, and a new appreciation for the complexities of espionage. Welcome to the world of spies.