Countering the Threat Posed by Foreign Intelligence Entities
Mark Frownfelter, invited
Director, National Counterintelligence and Security Center (Acting) invited
Monday, April 14 11:15 AM Register for this Session Return to Full Agenda
Monday, April 14 11:15 AM
Foreign Intelligence Operations Are Targeting Your Organization—Here’s What You Can Do About It
Foreign intelligence entities (FIEs) are actively working to exploit defense contractors, research institutions, and U.S. industry through cyber intrusions, insider recruitment, and social engineering tactics. The risk is no longer theoretical—these threats are unfolding in real time, and organizations must act before damage is done.
Mark Frownfelter, Director, NCSC, will provide practical guidance on how to detect, prevent, and counter foreign espionage threats. With a career dedicated to protecting U.S. national security, he will share actionable steps to strengthen your counterintelligence posture, train employees, and embed security awareness into everyday operations.
Key Takeaways
- How to train and educate leadership and employees to build a security-aware workforce.
- What to watch for—common indicators of insider threats, social engineering, and espionage activity.
- Best practices for mitigating foreign espionage risks, from monitoring access to reinforcing security policies.
- How to integrate counterintelligence principles into daily business operations to create lasting vigilance.
Seats are limited—register now to gain critical insights from one of the country’s top counterintelligence experts.
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