On May 21, UTA hosted a unique lecture on Cyber HUMINT issues, led by Colonel Piotr Krawczyk – former head of the Intelligence Agency, an expert on security, geopolitics and intelligence operations.
During the meeting, participants had the opportunity to learn about the role of human beings and interpersonal relationships in cyberspace, and how modern intelligence uses digital tools to acquire and analyze information. The lecture showed that effective cyber operations require not only technology, but also an understanding of human behavior, mechanisms of influence and information operations. It also touched on the history and realities of intelligence activities in Poland before the era of developed digital technologies, pointing out what role direct contacts, information analysis and operational work played at the time.
Col. Piotr Krawczyk – Polish diplomat, security analyst and special services colonel. He graduated in international relations from Warsaw University. Among other things, he worked as chargé d’affaires of the Polish embassy in Ankara, translator of the Polish Military Contingent in Iraq and political advisor to the contingent commander in Afghanistan. From 2015 he was deputy head of the Intelligence Agency, and from 2016 to 2022 he headed the Intelligence Agency as its head. During his service, he took part in foreign missions. He was decorated with the Star of Afghanistan and the Star of Iraq, among other awards.
We would like to thank Col. Piotr Krawczyk for an inspiring meeting and all participants for their active participation and interesting discussion.
