One CIA operative who was passing through Europe is held up as a positive example. A European security officer found traces of an explosive in his bag.

An agent’s life is not exactly like a James Bond movie: direct confrontation is avoided, victories are celebrated quietly and without fanfare, and the job can at times be as boring as any other.

I asked former CIA agent Jason Hanson to reveal the best life hacks his CIA training could provide. Use these techniques to stay safe, improve your rapport with your co-workers, and suss out liars.

A Former CIA Agent Explains How To Advance Your Career Like A Spy By Vivian Giang Jan 7, 2013, 1:23 PM PT Internet Movie Database In order to survive, spies have to be really good at their jobs.

What the CIA Looks for in Its Agents, According to a Former Operative Tip no. 1: the secret agency doesn’t want people in it for the money.

With the U.S. Senate now the world's most prominent crusader against highly questionable American intelligence practices, Wikileaks -- the site that once released whistleblower bombshells about U ...