Being a spy is more than just the gadgets and the disguises. To be successful in the field, you need to speak like a spy. So, before you head out on your next mission, or write the next great American spy novel, take some time to familiarize yourself with our Spy Speak glossary.

A lot of people think that CIA employees lurk around in trench coats, send coded messages, and use exotic equipment like hidden cameras and secret phones to do their job. (You know, all those things you see in movies or read about in spy novels.)

CIA developed a highly secret, supersonic aircraft known as the A-12 OXCART as the successor to the U-2 spy plane. The A-12 was intended to meet the nation’s need for a very fast, very high-flying reconnaissance aircraft that could avoid Soviet air defenses.

2024年4月22日 · From robotic catfish to real-life spy birds, animals and their look-alikes have helped Agency officers perform a variety of critical duties, including eavesdropping, intelligence gathering, security, covert communications, and photo surveillance.

A spy is someone who provides classified information about his country to another country. To clarify, CIA operations officers recruit foreign agents (you could also call them spies) who pass information to CIA.

As the world’s premier foreign intelligence agency, the work we do at CIA is vital to U.S. national security. We collect and analyze foreign intelligence and conduct covert action. U.S. policymakers, including the President of the United States, make policy decisions informed by the information we provide.

Spying, some say, is the world’s second oldest profession. At CIA, we’ve been perfecting the art and craft of intelligence gathering since our founding in 1947. At our core, the Agency is first and foremost an espionage organization engaged in the collection and analysis of foreign intelligence.

Thinking about joining CIA? You are making an important decision. Because of our critical mission, we require several important items from all candidates. Review the following requirements that you must meet to qualify for employment at CIA.

2024年10月31日 · CIA has been applying the magician’s craft to the world of espionage for decades. The arts of misdirection, sleight-of-hand, and recognition signals are all conjurers’ tricks used for covert intelligence operations.

Myth 10: CIA officers are the keepers of all government secrets. Working at the CIA does not grant you unlimited access to government secrets. We adhere to a strict “need-to-know” policy regarding classified information. In other words, an officer will not have access to classified information unless it pertains directly to their job duties.