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Counterintelligence insider threat

Counterintelligence insider threat refers to a person who uses their authorized access to
Department of Defense facilities, systems, equipment, information or infrastructure to
damage, disrupt operations, commit espionage on behalf of a foreign intelligence entity
or support international terrorist organizations.

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