Overview:
In an era of hybrid warfare, globalised intelligence operations, and increasingly digitised workplaces, the threat posed by insiders—whether malicious or negligent—has never been greater. Governments, military organisations, and intelligence services face a constant risk from individuals with authorised access who, intentionally or otherwise, compromise operational security, national interests, or strategic advantage.
 
Traditional security measures are increasingly being bypassed by sophisticated actors leveraging trusted personnel. This course has been designed in direct response to growing national security concerns related to hostile state activity, organised crime infiltration, hacktivism, and ideological or financially motivated leaks. It is informed by real-world case studies, current threat intelligence, and an understanding of both technical and human vulnerabilities.
 
The Insider Threat & Counter-Espionage Training course provides a multi-layered approach to recognising, managing, and mitigating threats from within. It covers the full spectrum—from behavioral indicators and digital footprint reduction, to defensive policy implementation and counterintelligence strategy. Delivered by subject matter experts with operational backgrounds in national security, this course ensures that attendees not only understand the threat but are equipped to build resilient systems and proactively counter it.
 
This is not a theoretical classroom course. It’s designed for practical application in field, operational, and strategic environments, and is adaptable to sensitive use cases across military deployments, secure facilities, intelligence field stations, and digital operations centers.

Bottom Line Up Front:
Insider threats pose one of the most damaging risks to mission success, national security, and institutional trust. This course equips personnel with the mindset, tools, and methods to detect, deter, and respond to internal compromise—whether driven by coercion, ideology, opportunism, or foreign intelligence services.

Conditions of Entry:
Students are not required to have any specific experience before participating in this course.

Indicative Course Content:
Module 1: Introduction to Insider Threats
• Definitions and classifications (malicious, negligent, coerced, ideological)
• Historical case studies from state and non-state actors
• Motivations, recruitment techniques, and psychological profiles
Module 2: Recognising Behavioral and Digital Indicators
• Key signs of insider compromise: behavioral red flags and anomalies
• Digital traces, pattern of life changes, and workplace signals
• Profiling techniques used by hostile actors to exploit insiders
Module 3: Recruitment & Tradecraft of Espionage Networks
• Espionage cycles: spotting, assessing, developing, and handling
• Communication methods and cutouts
• Common approaches by foreign intelligence services and organised crime groups
Module 4: Detection & Deterrence Strategies
• Proactive monitoring and internal counterintelligence best practices
• Threat reporting frameworks and escalation processes
• Integration of physical and cyber security protocols
Module 5: Policy, Culture & Insider Threat Mitigation
• Building a secure culture: ethics, education, and empowerment
• Insider threat programs: structure, legal compliance, and staff engagement
• Leadership roles in threat prevention