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DEFENSIVE BRIEFING [1 record]

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Record 1 2023-05-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Oral Presentations
  • Communication and Information Management
  • Protection of Life
  • Risks and Threats (Security)
CONT

[A] defensive briefing is typically when [an investigation bureau reaches] out to an individual who … might be the subject of some sort of malign activity from a foreign government or a foreign power and [the defensive briefing is used to warn them] of the threats that they might come across.

CONT

In some cases, the FBI [Federal Bureau of Investigation] will provide what’s called a "defensive briefing" to people they think are being targeted or recruited by crooks or spies. Defensive briefings can serve many purposes besides being an obvious warning.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Exposés et communications orales
  • Gestion des communications et de l'information
  • Sécurité des personnes
  • Risques et menaces (Sécurité)

Spanish

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