Counterintelligence

High school (ages 12+)
Safety & Emergency

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/counterintelligence

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the strategic significance?Essential for maintaining national sovereignty, economic stability, technological advantage, and public trust
2. Why do countries need counterintelligence?It helps stop foreign spies from stealing secrets, keeps the nation’s technology and money safe, and makes sure leaders can trust the information they get.
3. How do counterintelligence agents find spies?They watch for strange tricks, study how enemies act, and use clues to catch spies before they can steal or sabotage.

Adversary: A nation or entity actively opposing or hostile to another, especially in conflict or competition.
Espionage: The practice of spying or using spies, typically by governments to obtain political or military information.
Sabotage: Deliberately destroying, damaging, or obstructing something, especially for political or military advantage.
Human Intelligence (HUMINT): Intelligence gathered from human sources, such as informants or undercover agents.