Protecting yourself and your workplace: defending against foreign intelligence recruitment
The four stages, the everyday red flags, and what to do if you or a colleague is approached.
Issued by CIRIS
Understanding and Defending Against Foreign Intelligence Recruitment: A Guide for Citizens and Communities.
Are we prepared for foreign intelligence recruitment?
Recent events have proved that recruitment is already happening in the Philippines, and will continue to do so. This practical guide strips away the jargon to help citizens and organizations protect themselves.
Inside you’ll find:
- The 4 systematic stages of foreign recruitment.
- Everyday red flags (like unusually easy money or pressure for secrecy).
- Actionable steps on what to do if you or a colleague is approached.
Cite this
CIRIS (2026). Protecting yourself and your workplace: defending against foreign intelligence recruitment. The Lab, Center for Information Resilience and Integrity Studies. ciris.org.ph/publications/protecting-yourself
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