National Security Vocabulary

noun A person who studies or practices cryptology, the science of making and deciphering codes and ciphers.

• The cryptologist was able to decrypt the coded message using advanced algorithms.
• My friend is a cryptologist and she loves cracking codes for fun.
• I heard that dude is like a total cryptologist, he can break into any system.
• In a way, a poet can be seen as a cryptologist of emotions, decoding feelings and expressing them through words.

verb to expel or banish someone from a country

• The government may deport individuals who have violated immigration laws.
• They're going to deport him back to his home country.
• They're gonna kick him out and deport him.
• His negative attitude was like a weight he needed to deport from his life.

noun Federal Bureau of Investigation, a government agency responsible for investigating federal crimes and enforcing laws

• The FBI is conducting an investigation into the cyber attack.
• I heard the FBI is looking into the case.
• The FBI is on the case, so watch out.
• She felt like the FBI was always watching her every move.

noun Overall, foreign affairs can be understood as the diplomatic relationships and international issues that a country deals with.

adjective Foreign is an adjective describing something that is from or related to another country.

• The Minister of Foreign Affairs will be attending the international summit next week.
• She works in the department of foreign affairs at the embassy.
• I don't really follow all that foreign affairs stuff.
• Navigating the complexities of foreign affairs is like walking a tightrope.

noun the state or condition of being about to happen; impending danger or threat

• The imminence of the storm prompted the evacuation of the coastal town.
• We could sense the imminence of the deadline as we rushed to finish the project.
• The imminence of the party had us all excited to finally let loose.
• The imminence of change hung in the air, making everyone anxious about what was to come.

noun a person, place, thing, or idea

verb a word that expresses an action or state of being

adverb a word that modifies a verb, adjective, or other adverb

preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence

• The witness decided to inform on the criminal activity she had witnessed.
• I heard that Sarah is going to inform on her cheating boyfriend.
• Don't be a snitch and inform on your friends.
• Sometimes it's necessary to inform on your own thoughts to gain clarity.

noun The activity of gathering and analyzing information for the purpose of national security or espionage

• Intelligence work requires a high level of analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Doing intelligence work means you have to be really good at figuring things out.
• Intelligence work is all about being a super sleuth and piecing together clues.
• In the world of business, intelligence work involves staying ahead of the competition by gathering valuable information.

noun a person who uses unlawful violence and intimidation, especially against civilians, in the pursuit of political aims

• The government is taking measures to prevent terrorist attacks.
• I heard that the terrorist group was planning an attack.
• They caught the terrorist red-handed.
• Fear can be a terrorist in your mind, holding you back from reaching your full potential.

noun a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun

• The details of the new project are classified as top secret.
• I can't tell you about it, it's top secret.
• I heard a rumor about something top secret going on at the office.
• Her thoughts were like a top secret file, locked away and hidden from everyone else.

noun Biodefence is a noun that refers to measures taken to protect against biological warfare or bioterrorism.

• Biodefence is the practice of protecting against biological threats such as bioterrorism or infectious diseases.
• The government is investing heavily in biodefence to keep the population safe from potential biological attacks.
• Some people think biodefence is just a fancy term for germ warfare protection.
• In the world of cybersecurity, biodefence is like having a strong antivirus program for your computer.

noun a tool or system used to disrupt or damage computer networks or systems

• The government is investing in developing cyber weapons to defend against potential cyber attacks.
• Hackers use cyber weapons to break into computer systems and steal information.
• I heard that company hired a hacker to create some crazy cyber weapons for them.
• Her sharp wit is like a cyber weapon, always ready to disarm any argument.

noun extreme vetting - a process of thorough examination or evaluation, typically used in the context of screening individuals for potential risks or threats

• The government implemented a policy of extreme vetting for all incoming refugees.
• They're really cracking down on immigration with this extreme vetting process.
• Man, this extreme vetting thing is no joke, they're making it so hard to get through.
• In the world of job interviews, it's like going through extreme vetting to land a position at that company.