Corporate Espionage - What It Is & How to Prevent It

  Corporate espionage occurs more often than you may think. Theft of trade secrets and unfair competition are usually at play. Let’s say your business is working on a new design for an outdated product. Or, developed a more efficient, cleaner process. Or, created a disruptive technology that will cause a dynamic shift in its […]

This is the third blog in a multi-part series that examines the economic warfare China has been, and continues, to wage against the United States. In this blog series, we examine who the adversary is, US and China trade history & immigration policy and China’s national initiatives. We will also review recently prosecuted cases of […]

This is the second blog in a multi-part series that examines the economic warfare China has been, and continues, to wage against the United States. In this blog series, we examine who the adversary is, US and China trade history & immigration policy and China’s national initiatives. We will also review recently prosecuted cases of […]

This is the first blog in a multi-part series that examines the economic warfare China has been, and continues, to wage against the United States. In this blog series, we will examine who the adversary is, historic US and China trade history & immigration policy and China’s national initiatives. We will also review recently prosecuted […]

Ah, LinkedIn! It’s known as one of the best ways to connect with potential employers and grow your career prospects. Some even say that it’s replaced the on-paper resume, pushing the entire job market to the online arena. But there is a darker side to LinkedIn. Malicious actors from other countries are using LinkedIn to […]

When you close your eyes and picture a spy, what do you see? Chances are that you see James Bond, fighting against the forces of evil for MI6. You might think about the Cold War and the quiet battle of espionage that existed between the United States and the Soviet Union. Heck, you might even […]

>> On average, corporate espionage costs businesses more than $400 billion yearly. >> Certain precautions must be incorporated into the framework of an effective Data Security Program to protect valuable corporate information from espionage attempts. >> TSCM is an acronym that stands for Technical Surveillance Countermeasures. >> Personnel charged with maintaining your cybersecurity program are […]

Election years present an increased risk of politically motived electronic eavesdropping. The candidates, campaign staff, political organizations, the press and/or news media may be targeted for electronic eavesdropping. From campaign strategies to dirty little secrets, an election can be won (or lost) because valuable information is captured, leveraged and/or reported. An exclusive election news story […]

Corporate espionage costs businesses more than $400 billion yearly. Corporate information theft implements can range from cyber attacks to simple bugging devices. The spy may be anyone with a motive. Insiders, ex-employees, competitors, activists, private investigators, foreigners and others can target your business. It’s hard to predict who is hiding behind the corporate espionage mask. […]

Effective Risk Management Requires More Than A Strong Cybersecurity Program

With a global cost of $445 billion annually, cybercrime and espionage[1] are a significant risk to an organization’s bottom line. US businesses seeking to effectively manage their risks cannot overlook the threat they pose or their potential financial implications. According to a recent study by Allianz, cybercrime, IT failures, espionage and data breaches are ranked the third most important US business risk[2], preceded in importance only by business interruptions/supply chain risks (ranked 1st) and natural catastrophes (ranked 2nd). Regardless if the threat is foreign or domestic, perpetrated by a company insider or an outsider, a single event can result in damage to brand reputation, lead to an erosion of customer confidence and/or financially devastate the affected company. In today’s digital world, a comprehensive cybersecurity program is a necessity, but relying solely on cybersecurity to address cybercrime and corporate espionage risks simply is not sufficient. J.D. LeaSure, President/CEO of ComSec LLC and a counterespionage expert, provides valuable insight into protecting corporate information from insider threats that corporate cybersecurity programs do not address.