For some reason, my collection of rules has a big number of followers. Thank you!
One of the things I get requested a lot is to organize the rules by function or by group. So, here they are. I organized them in three groups: Operational Security, Security and Life. Let me know what you think.
Read MoreMy rules set in motion a huge number of messages and emails asking about the reasons for them, the theory behind them and others questions.
I compiled the Original 12 Rules as a way to list the most common things I needed to remember during my work, my time in the military and while doing things I like, alpine climbing for example.
The main idea was taken from the Moscow Rules. The *Moscow Rules* is the name for rules said to have been developed by the CIA during the Cold War to be used by spies, mainly in Europe. Apparently there were 40, however they were never written down, at least not officially.
Read MoreThe good friends and like-minded guys at the Red Team Journal posted their red team laws. They write:
Red teaming is governed by informal and wholly unscientific laws based largely on human nature. These laws are driven by paradox and, in some cases, a healthy dose of humor. Enjoy. We add to these as the mood strikes.
