What type of activity should be reported as suspicious?

The identification and reporting of suspicious activity is a critical aspect of counterintelligence awareness. Suspicious activity may include behaviors or incidents that seem out of the ordinary and could indicate potential espionage, insider threats, or security breaches.

In this context, 'Reportable Suspicious Activity' encompasses behaviors that deviate from the baseline of normal operations or conduct. This can include things like unauthorized access to restricted areas, someone exhibiting unusual interest in sensitive information, or other actions that merit closer scrutiny. This type of activity could potentially compromise organizational security or national interests, making it essential for individuals to recognize and report such incidents promptly.

On the other hand, regular office meetings, routine IT maintenance, and team-building exercises are all considered standard organizational operations. These activities typically do not raise any red flags regarding security threats and would not fall under the category of suspicious activities requiring reporting. They are integral to the daily functioning of an organization and are expected practices, thereby differentiating them from reportable suspicious activities that may indicate a need for concern.