The role of counterintelligence in the era of asymmetric threats Cover Image

Rolul contrainformațiilor în era amenințărilor asimetrice
The role of counterintelligence in the era of asymmetric threats

Author(s): Lucian IVAN, Ionel-Ștefan SĂVULESCU
Subject(s): Security and defense, Military policy
Published by: INFOSFERA - Revista de studii de securitate si Informații pentru Apărare
Keywords: intelligence; counter-intelligence; terrorism; organized crime;

Summary/Abstract: The world of counter-intelligence is one in which truth, lies and deception converge in perhaps the most sophisticated manner. As a result of this reality, intelligence organizations are forced to take extensive measures to ensure that the right people are employed and that in the event of a breach, damage is limited. In attempting to weave their way in a most effective manner, a balance must be struck between security and operational effectiveness. Counter-intelligence can be defined as intelligence gathered about an adversary’s intelligence activities and capabilities to unmask and inhibit adversarial intelligence operations and capabilities. This can involve various types of action to prevent or even neutralize hostile intelligence successes against national interest.

  • Issue Year: X/2018
  • Issue No: 2
  • Page Range: 96-100
  • Page Count: 5
  • Language: Romanian