HENLEY-PUTNAM UNIVERSITY HOSTS INSIDER'S GUIDE TO
CAREERS IN INTELLIGENCE ANALYSIS
Faculty Webinar Series Offers Guidance On Careers in
Law Enforcement, Intelligence, Counterterrorism, and
Protection
(San Jose, CA, December 10, 2009) - Henley-Putnam
University, a leading online university specializing in
Strategic Security, announced it will host a free
webinar, Insider's Guide to Careers in Intelligence
Analysis. The webinar is Part 2 of Henley-Putnam's
exclusive "Insider’s Guide" webinar series, where former
intelligence and law enforcement officers discuss
education and career opportunities in federal law
enforcement, intelligence, terrorism and
counterterrorism, and personal protection.
Author and adjunct professor Thomas B. Hunter will lead
Insider’s Guide to Careers in Intelligence Analysis,
which takes place Thursday, December 17, from 11:00 AM -
12:00 PM PST. Prior to joining Henley-Putnam, Mr. Hunter
served as a senior intelligence officer with the Defense
Intelligence Agency (DIA), where he specialized in a
variety of analytical areas, including Homeland
Security, terrorist tactics, hostage rescue, Detainee
Support, and South American narcoterrorism.
"Intelligence analysis is one of the most in-demand
careers in the entire intelligence community," said Mr.
Hunter. "Fortunately, it also offers many individuals,
new to the intel profession, an opportunity to enter
this wide-ranging field at the ground level.”
During the webinar on December 17, Mr. Hunter will
provide an introduction to careers in intelligence
analysis, including a discussion of counterterrorism,
human factors in terrorism, weapons systems, detainee
support, Homeland Security, and counterdrug
intelligence. He will also offer a breakdown of the
different agencies and their missions, including the DIA,
and explain the "need-to-know" process (along with other
related dynamics), language skills, and what those
interested in the profession should know about
background clearance checks for analysts.
Insider's Guide to Careers in Intelligence Analysis will
take place Thursday, December 17, from 11:00 AM - 12:00
PM PST. Those interested should register here
(https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/232516122). The
webinar is open to the public and completely free of
charge.
Registration information for upcoming webinars will be
announced in the coming weeks and available on
Henley-Putnam’s Web site.
Henley-Putnam is a leading, accredited, online
university offering degree programs and certificates in
Intelligence Management, Terrorism and Counterterrorism
Studies, and the Management of Personal Protection.
Additionally, the university offers a doctorate degree
in Strategic Security, a multidisciplinary approach to
understanding security at the local, national, and
global level.
For more information on Henley-Putnam University's
certificate and degree programs, please call admissions
at 888.852.8746 or visit www.Henley-Putnam.edu.
ABOUT THOMAS B. HUNTER
Thomas B. Hunter served as an intelligence analyst with
the Defense Intelligence Agency specializing in Homeland
Security, Detainee Support, and Latin American
narcoterrorism. While serving in the Weapons and Tactics
Branch, Mr. Hunter specialized in analysis of terrorist
tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTP). Mr. Hunter
has written for such publications as Jane’s Intelligence
Review, Jane's International Police Review, and U.S.
Naval Institute Proceedings. He has published over 100
articles on a variety of counterterrorism and security
subjects and served as the editor of the peer-reviewed
Journal of Strategic Security and the Journal of
Counterterrorism and Homeland Security International.
Mr. Hunter holds a Masters Degree in Unconventional
Warfare from the American Military University, a Masters
Degree in International Security Studies from the
University of St. Andrews, Scotland, and an
undergraduate degree in English and American Literature
from the University of Southern California. He is
currently an adjunct professor at Henley-Putnam
University.
Last month, Mr. Hunter released his new book, Targeted
Killing: Self-Defense, Preemption, and the War on
Terrorism, which presents a multi-faceted analysis of
the tactic of targeted killing. The book is now
available on Amazon.com (http://www.amazon.com/dp/143925205X/).
ABOUT HENLEY-PUTNAM UNIVERSITY
Founded in August 2001, Henley-Putnam University is a
leading educational institution in the field of
Strategic Security. The University offers accredited
online Bachelor, Master of Science Degrees in
Intelligence Management, Terrorism and Counterterrorism
Studies, and the Management of Personal Protection, a
Doctoral Degree Program in Strategic Security, and most
recently added new Certificate Programs. Henley-Putnam
prepares law enforcement, military, intelligence
community, and private industry professionals with the
network, skills, and insights to advance in their
careers and protect the future. Henley-Putnam
University, which is committed to building a student and
alumni network that will serve its community, is an
accredited member of DETC (www.detc.org) and offers 125
courses taught by hands-on faculty members from renowned
organizations such as the CIA and FBI. For more
information on Henley-Putnam University, call
888.852.8746. |
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