Security

The Intelligence Gazette
Tracfin seeks deputy, CISA cyber experts quit, French intel's paranormal activities, China's fear of invisible threats

Appointments, reforms and the issues at stake: every Monday, Intelligence Online serves up snippets big and small from the global intelligence community.

FranceTracfin seeks second in command

USCISA's exodus of cyber specialists persists

FranceA Corsican civil servant with a penchant for paranormal

ChinaBeijing calls for extreme caution in face of invisible threats

France
French military intelligence's Piranha programme to harness private sector expertise

A call for tenders has been issued by France's DRM military intelligence, seeking bids from a number of private service providers to enhance its geopolitical analysis. From consultancy firms to think-tanks, there are many who want to submit bids before the 7 July deadline.

China
Xi Jinping's anti-corruption drive targets United Front and Chinese diaspora

The Chinese Communist Party is extending its crackdown beyond its borders. Having disciplined domestic elites, Xi Jinping is now targeting the United Front Work Department and diaspora networks, discreet cornerstones of Beijing's parallel diplomacy.

The Corporate Intelligence Village Voice
Forward Global exec leaves, Deloitte lands Riyadh contract, Cynogarde stake sold

Appointments, financial results, new contracts: every Wednesday, we report on events big and small that matter in the global corporate intelligence community.

ParisShort stint for Forward Global's cyber director

Saudi ArabiaDeloitte Middle East wins lucrative contract from Qatar National Bank

French GuianaFund acquires stake in security firm Cynogarde

The Intelligence Gazette
Spy training for French military, Tracfin changes, ODNI cyber centre, promotions in China

Appointments, reforms and the issues at stake: every Monday, Intelligence Online serves up snippets big and small from the global intelligence community.

FranceDefence minister eyes spy officers

FranceTracfin's deputy intelligence officer changes job

USWith future uncertain, exodus at the ODNI's cyber centre

ChinaPrivate companies' promotion ceremonies increase CCP loyalty

Lithuania, Vietnam
From Vietnam to Turkey, business is good for a Lithuanian miniature surveillance specialist

With the export of miniaturised surveillance solutions for intelligence services in demand, Lithuanian firm Commesh UAB has become highly sought after for its expertise.

Armenia
Hytera, Hikvision and Dahua: Armenia stocks up on Chinese telecoms and surveillance tools

Yerevan is trying to distance itself from Moscow by moving closer to Europe and the United States. But when it comes to telecommunications and surveillance, the main beneficiary of this shift turns out to be Beijing.