By Erik Kleinsmith
The presidential election has shown us that the news we consume on a daily basis is often riddled with bias and untrustworthy reporting. Learn how a map of today's media landscape can help intelligence analysts navigate the inaccuracies, biases and fake news stories.
By Erik Kleinsmith
More often than you think, intelligence reports can disagree with one another. So how can analysts minimize conflicting assessments and address conflicts when they arise?
By Erik Kleinsmith
We're seeing intelligence certifications become increasingly common. Whether you're seeking a job in intel or already working in the field, here's why you need to consider gaining some certifications.
By Erik Kleinsmith
An attack on a nightclub in Orlando killed 49 people and was perpetrated by a single man who was inspired to kill, seemingly on his own accord. Here are techniques intelligence analysts can use to predict and warn of lone wolf terrorist attacks.
By Erik Kleinsmith
The question of whether intelligence analysis is an art or a science is an ongoing topic of disagreement. Where do you fall on the spectrum?
By Erik Kleinsmith
What makes intelligence a daunting career choice is that the paths are ill-defined and often downright confusing. Unlike careers in law enforcement where you attend a training academy, there is no ROTC-like program to bring intelligence professionals into the workforce. Most people working in intelligence did not start their career in the field. So where do you start?
By Erik Kleinsmith
One acronym that is almost uniformly misunderstood and yet hated in the intelligence community is LPTA. Intelligence job-seekers need to understand what LPTA means and why to be very very wary of it.
