The secret devil’s advocate – a story of managing the unknown
The Secret Devil's Advocate is a fictional account of managing “unknown unknowns”. The 7-page story illustrates standard methods, listed here.
Category: Intelligence roles
“The 4 Seasons” story – elevator pitch example
22 February 2021
Career choices, Intelligence analysis, Intelligence research, Secrecy first, Short stories
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Radha reread her resignation letter. It was a huge step. The Agency had been her home, and her dream.
The Three Newbies – find your best career path
Saleem wrinkled his nose. “They laughed when we all talked about career goals for intelligence professionals. What’s wrong with a career path?”
The Poltergeist – an intrusive surveillance example
Poltergeist! The words throbbed in Sabra’s mind as she inspected what had moved. ...
Intelligence research specialist jobs – 14 tips for survival
Intelligence research specialist jobs focus on narrow areas that require high expertise. Here are some of the perils and tips for coping and survival.
Person Lurking – story of AI in intelligence analysis
Person lurking by Zone Sierra. Nervous movement, potential improvised explosive device. The automated intelligence analysis flashed on Tessa’s screen.
Intelligence work needs a “duty of care” to the public
3 November 2020
Duty of care, Commentary, Ethics - threats and hope, Intelligence ethics, Surveillance
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Secret intelligence can hurt the innocent. Intelligence workers should have a duty of care to everyone with whom they come into contact.
Judicial oversight – a 2-page story of illegal intercepts
1 November 2020
Short stories, Ethics - threats and hope, Intelligence officers, Intelligence research
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They arrived without warning in José’s office. A high court judge, a policewoman from Operational Security, and a clear implication of illegal intercepts.
Wuhan and biological weapons capability – a story
1 November 2020
Ethics - threats and hope, Group think, Intelligence officers, Short stories
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The professor stared at the words Top Secret on the analysis report. She lifted it and read the title: Wuhan Biological Weapons and Covid-19. She shrugged.
Hidden Beyond Detection – a spy thriller
Hidden Beyond Detection is a spy thriller set in 2014. It follows Akila Sinclair, a young intelligence analyst who must become what she hates most in order to prove …