Security Rules
A collection of rules for secure operations gathered from oral traditions, and other sources.
Samizdat
- don’t tell anyone what books are at home
- don’t tell anyone what is discussed at home
- don’t discuss politics with strangers
- don’t discuss politics loudly when strangers are around
Berber
- don’t talk over the phone
- always tell people business is “ok” or “bad” but never “great” to avoid attracting attention
- when someone is asking you a question, always reply with a lie or the truth, but never refuse to reply
- never criticise or do anything against the government of the country you live in
Anti-Apartheid
- if you attend a cell meeting, know that there is always an informer; they may be the loudest, they may be the quietest; watch what you say
- if there is a bomb, run away. they use a small bomb to attract people, and a second larger bomb to target them
- don’t discuss politics with strangers
- don’t talk about meetings (i.e. lots of visitors) at home
- don’t talk about what was said at home
Central European Gypsy
- if anyone asks about your finances, always say youre broke or just getting by. Never ever brag about having money / making a good investment / etc, because then someone knows it exists to beg, borrow or steal it.
UK :: Scouser
- never open the door for anyone, even a friend, unless they’ve notified you in advance
US :: DSS
- The way to survive a leak investigation is to have a reputation for being tight lipped
US :: CIA (Moscow Rules)
- Assume nothing.
- Never go against your gut.
- Everyone is potentially under opposition control.
- Don’t look back; you are never completely alone.
- Go with the flow, blend in.
- Vary your pattern and stay within your cover.
- Lull them into a sense of complacency.
- Don’t harass the opposition.
- Pick the time and place for action.
- Keep your options open.