Counterintelligence

Pronunciation: /ˌkaʊntərɪnˈtɛlɪdʒəns/

Counterintelligence (noun)

  1. Activities used by a country or group to find, stop, and reduce spying by an enemy.
  2. Methods for protecting secret plans and data from being discovered or used by hostile people.

Examples

  • Counterintelligence helps defend against hostile spies.
  • The team uses counterintelligence to stop spy threats.