Demystifying Counter-intelligence: Recognizing and Protecting Valuable Information

By: John Lauria

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Although we use different methods than a military force does, the principles of counterintelligence remain the same and should be a part of every organization's operations. This article will

• Define counterintelligence.
• Describe basic human intelligence collection techniques and signals of deception.
• Provide examples of how to protect against outside collection efforts

What exactly is counterintelligence and how can you quantify its importance to senior management? We can define counterintelligence as:

Protective measures taken to prevent access to vital information that ultimately results in a competitive advantage.

John Lauria is vice president, operations, of LCN Consulting, Inc. He received his MA in Educational Psychology from Montclair State University, and has completed doctoral courses in clinical psychology at Pace University. John has extensive knowledge of collection processes, having conducted more than 150 primary research assignments in his roles as research analyst and project manager on the supplier side of the intelligence business. He has also worked on the industry side as a manager with a Fortune 500 pharmaceutical company, where he continued to develop his collection skill set while using analytical tools to transform data into actionable intelligence.