Conduct frequent checks of foreign visits to determine if foreign interests are attempting to circumvent the security agreements. Provide periodic threat briefings to outside directors and user agencies. Targeting cultural commonalities to establish rapport is often associated with the collection attempt. Former employees may be viewed as excellent prospects for collection operations and considered less likely to feel obligated to comply with U.S. Government or corporate security requirements. Indicators Former employee took a job with a foreign company working on the same technology.
Former employee maintains contact with former company and employees.
The employee alternates working with U.S. companies and foreign companies every few years. Recommended Security Countermeasures Brief employees to be alert to actions of former employees returning to the facility. Have a policy concerning visitation or contacts with current employees by former employees. Targeting Cultural Commonalities Foreign entities exploit the cultural background of company personnel in order to elicit information. Indicators Employees receive unsolicited greetings or other correspondence from embassy of country of family origin.