Data is a cornerstone to our Nation's security. As a Data Lifecycle Specialist, you will empower CIA's ability to unlock the full potential of data through effective data management strategies that drive discoverability, dissemination, and intelligence delivery. Learn more at cia.gov/careers. | Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)

Modern-day Laos traces its roots back to the ancient Lao kingdom of Lan Xang. From the late 18th century until the late 19th century, Laos was under the control of Siam (present-day Thailand) before becoming part of French Indochina. In 1975, the communist Pathet Lao movement took control of the government. A gradual, limited return to private enterprise and the liberalization of foreign investment laws began in 1988. CIA’s World Factbook is a public resource providing basic information on 258 w

When the movie ARGO came out, people started asking, did #CIA really create a fake Hollywood production company to exfiltrate six State Department employees from Tehran? We absolutely did. | Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)

💡 The name “Oracle” wasn’t picked at random—it came from a classified CIA project! Founded in 1977, the company started as Software Development Laboratories. By 1982, they rebranded to Oracle, inspired by the CIA’s “Oracle” project—a mission to create a database capable of answering complex questions. That vision became a reality. Oracle databases now power critical systems across the globe. A tech legacy born from secrecy, now shaping transparency. #oracle #TechTrivia #CIA #datamanagement #Lar

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Today we kick off #DecipherCIA, a new series highlighting a little-known feature of #CIA Museum – the coded ceiling! CIA's museum tells the Agency's history alongside a timeline of global events that helped shape the role and mission of CIA. Believe it or not, the ceiling above each section of the museum also tells a story through graphics and text that contain hidden messages. In the coming weeks, we will share each of the six ceiling code panels. We hope you will enjoy learning about different

Where were you on 9/11? On this National Day of Service and Remembrance, #CIA's Associate Director of Military Affairs, Lieutenant General Dan Caine, reflects on poignant days in U.S. history and American #courage through adversity. Read more: https://www.cia.gov/stories/story/senior-cia-officer-reflects-on-defending-washington-d-c-on-9-11/ #PatriotDay #USAirForce #AirNationalGuard | Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)

What could possibly connect the worlds of #StarWars and the #CIA? C-3PO. As a humanoid droid programmed to assist human-cyborg relations by providing guidance on etiquette and customs, C-3PO boasted fluency in more than six million forms of communication, allowing the droid to interpret and translate messages for R2-D2, Luke Skywalker, and the Resistance. C-3PO’s skills played a pivotal role in the galaxy’s history, similar to the work of CIA language officers on behalf of our nation. Diverse la