As an interrogation aid and a tool for national security, is the polygraph worth the human cost? And is it ethical to teach polygraph countermeasures? Read More

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It's hard to spot a psychopath if he's hiding in the upper echelons of the professional world—as a doctor, attorney, or CEO. Here's what to look for. Read More

By studying the social sciences, professional investigators can hone their reasoning, logic, and healthy skepticism. Read More

An ex-spy talks about the CIA's use of polygraph tests and the continuing role of old-school tradecraft in an era of tech-savvy hacker-spies. Read More

An ex-spy agent shares some of the tradecraft she learned in CIA training, the real work of a covert operative, and how she uses her skills in everyday life. Read More

Part 1:  A former CIA operative reveals the secret family history and early motivations that led her to join "the Agency's" clandestine service. Read More

Are you still sending unencrypted emails for all the world to read? Trying to quit? Kevin Goodman offers this simple primer in PGP encryption. Read More