QUICKLOOK: Espionage, Intellectual Property Theft, and Technology Transfer

Video debrief: FBI’s counterintelligence efforts against America’s adversaries

Introduction:

The Society for Science at User Research Facilities organized a webinar on "Cyber-Espionage & Intellectual Property Theft," which aimed to highlight the importance of protecting intellectual property and preventing foreign governments from stealing research and technology. The guest speaker was Scott McGann, an FBI agent with extensive experience investigating cybercriminals, intellectual property violations, and corporate espionage. McGann's vast experience in law enforcement made him the perfect candidate to speak on the topic.

Event Summary:

During the webinar, McGann provided insights and details about cyber espionage, intellectual property theft, and technology transfer. He shared the FBI's role in ensuring that research conducted by the nation's national laboratory user facilities and member facilities are safeguarded. McGann highlighted the importance of collaborating with research facilities and emphasized the need to protect intellectual capital and research.

McGann talked about how foreign governments, especially China, were stealing intellectual property and technology transfer, and the FBI's efforts to prevent them. He discussed the use of cryptocurrency in espionage and the significance of cybersecurity. He also shared case studies of corporate espionage examples in the immediate area and how they were caught.

The webinar concluded with a Q&A session, where attendees had the opportunity to ask McGann questions about cybersecurity, international laws, and historical similarities. The Q&A session allowed for interactive engagement, enabling attendees to gain a deeper understanding of the issues discussed.

Assessment:

The Society for Science at User Research Facilities webinar on "Cyber-Espionage & Intellectual Property Theft" was an excellent opportunity for attendees to learn about cyber espionage and intellectual property theft. Scott McGann provided valuable insights and practical advice for safeguarding intellectual property and preventing foreign governments from stealing research and technology. McGann's vast experience in law enforcement made his presentation insightful and informative. The Q&A session allowed for interactive engagement, enabling attendees to gain a deeper understanding of the issues discussed.

Conclusion:

The Society for Science at User Research Facilities webinar on "Cyber-Espionage & Intellectual Property Theft" was a great success. The event achieved its mission of providing best-practice webinars and communications that would prompt conversations within research facilities and among networks about the necessary steps to take to protect intellectual capital and research. Scott McGann's presentation was insightful, and the Q&A session allowed for interactive engagement. Overall, the event was informative and provided valuable insights into cyber espionage and intellectual property theft.