CI Press, Episode 86: The Year of Counterintelligence — 2025 Review with IXN
IXN’s 2025 wrap-up examines why this year came to be known as “the year of counterintelligence,” amid growing recognition that traditional, case-by-case approaches are no longer sufficient on their own. The conversation explores the rising prominence of insider threats, persistent fragmentation across counterintelligence (CI) authorities, and the implications of legislative efforts for both government and industry.
Featuring Ryan Rambo, Jeremy Clark, Scott Sparks, Joe Sheridan, and Dave Turner, the episode unpacks enduring structural challenges facing the CI enterprise, including the absence of a clearly designated CI owner, inconsistent standards across agencies, and gaps between policy intent and operational execution. The discussion also highlights emerging tools such as behavior analytics, the need for scalable training and workforce pipelines, and practical, near-term steps organizations can take to strengthen CI posture across the public and private sectors.