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Monday, April 14   8:00 AM

America's Adversaries: Unmasking the Scope, Strategy and Tactics of Foreign Espionage Operations

Alan Kohler invited

President, Pamir Consulting, fmr Assistant Director, FBI Counterintelligence

Foreign Espionage is Costing the U.S. Defense Industry

Foreign intelligence services are waging an aggressive campaign to steal classified information, strategic technologies, and intellectual property from U.S. defense contractors, research institutions, and government agencies. The financial and national security consequences are staggering—and security professionals are the first line of defense.

With decades of experience leading counterintelligence operations at the FBI, Alan Kohler brings rare, first-hand insights into how America’s adversaries infiltrate businesses and exploit vulnerabilities. In this intelligence-driven briefing, he will reveal the tradecraft, targets, and tactics behind modern espionage operations. You’ll leave with a sharper understanding of how America’s adversaries operate, what’s at stake for your organization, and how to bring this intelligence back to your team, SMO, and leadership.

Key Takeaways

  • Who’s targeting the U.S.? Understand the nation-state actors behind modern espionage operations.
  • How espionage actually works, from recruitment strategies to cyber-enabled threats.
  • The economic and security impact espionage has on U.S. industry, small businesses, and national defense.
  • Emerging threats, including how AI, cyber warfare, and supply chain infiltration are reshaping espionage operations.
  • Actionable intelligence you can bring back to your team and leadership to strengthen awareness and defense.

Seats are limited—register now to ensure you don’t miss this critical briefing.

NSI IMPACT Will Deepen Your Understanding of Threats & National Security

Be Relied on for Your Knowledge

The best FSOs and defense security professionals use their knowledge of evolving threats and national security issues to earn influence and credibility with business leaders and stakeholders.

Bring back eye-opening context to business leaders so you can help them make informed decisions about acceptable levels of risk. Equip yourself to communicate with colleagues who may be skeptical, indifferent, or unaware of the threats we face, or what's at stake for national security. When you bring this level of awareness to your work, leadership listens, security culture improves, and your program becomes more than just a set of policies—it becomes a strategic advantage.