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Left of Boom: The Role of Counterintelligence Tradecraft in Corporate Security Programs

1.    Abstract As geopolitical competition intensifies and digital technology permeates every aspect of business, the private sector faces increasingly complex and adaptive threats from foreign intelligence services, aggressive competitors, and malicious insiders. This paper explores the evolving role of counterintelligence (CI) tradecraft, specifically offensive counterintelligence operations (OFCO), in corporate security

Corporate Counterintelligence: A Strategic Imperative with Tangible ROI

The High-Stakes Threat to Intellectual Property In today’s hyper-competitive environment, intellectual property (IP) is the lifeblood of industries like biotechnology, aerospace, advanced manufacturing, software, and semiconductors. Yet the very innovations that drive competitive advantage also make these firms prime targets for espionage and insider exploitation. Recent research confirms an

Tariffs as Triggers: Counterintelligence Implications of U.S. Trade Pressure on China

Abstract This article analyzes the counterintelligence (CI) implications of the recent U.S. tariffs imposed on the People's Republic of China (PRC). Arguing that economic pressure acts not only as a trade mechanism, but also as a catalyst for intensified foreign intelligence activity. Drawing on historical precedent, adversarial

Building a Corporate Counterintelligence Program from Scratch

In an era of aggressive insider threats, intellectual property theft, and state-sponsored corporate espionage, companies in tech, defense, banking, biotech and other sensitive sectors must go beyond traditional security. Corporate counterintelligence (CI) is about proactively identifying and countering threats from within and outside the organization before they can cause damage.

Proactive Corporate Counterintelligence: Deterring Threats to Sensitive Information

The Rising Threat of Corporate Espionage Modern corporations face an onslaught of espionage attempts aimed at stealing trade secrets, proprietary research, and other sensitive information. Adversaries range from state-sponsored actors to unscrupulous competitors, all seeking a shortcut to gain competitive advantage. Economic studies estimate that intellectual property theft, including trade

Counterintelligence enabled Identity Detection and Response

In the world of cyber protection, identity is the new cyber battleground. At IXN Solutions, we believe Counterintelligence (CI) principles and methodologies can significantly enhance identity security and mitigate cyber threats targeting digital identities. Here’s how counterintelligence can play a crucial role in Identity Detection and Response (IDR), and

Modern Counterintelligence Challenges: Urgent and Complex Threats

Modern counterintelligence faces a full spectrum of sophisticated threats that challenge national security and corporate resiliency alike. Foreign adversaries, including aggressive nation-states like China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea, as well as non-state actors (organized criminals, hacktivists, and proxies) are launching unprecedented and persistent espionage efforts. Unlike in the past,

Top 7 Insider Risk Companies to Watch in 2025

Insider threats pose a growing risk to organizations across all industries. Unlike external cyberattacks, which originate outside a company’s network, insider threats come from individuals within the organization, such as employees, contractors, or partners, who have access to critical systems and data. Whether due to malicious intent or negligence,

CI Press by IXN Solutions

In a time when national security is under siege from all fronts—cyber, insider threats, and foreign influence—counterintelligence is not a luxury. It is a necessity. Let’s look at what’s happening right now in our own backyard:     • Federal workforce reductions, led by political initiatives, have left thousands

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