Universities and research institutes targeted
International cooperation and mobility of students as well as researchers is of central importance for science. This also includes raising awareness in dealing with technology. Now the Federal Intelligence Service (FIS) has published a prevention brochure.
Despite publicly available research results, universities and research institutes are threatened by espionage. Since 2004, the Federal Intelligence Service (FIS) has been running the Prophylax awareness program, which draws the attention of companies, business organizations and research institutions to the threats posed by proliferation and espionage.
The program is aimed at members of universities, colleges and research institutes and shows why they can be an interesting target for foreign intelligence services. The brochure (PDF) includes espionage examples and a catalog of concrete security measures.
Prevention film "In Sight" launched
In addition to the awareness talks and a brochure, a short film will now also provide information on the subject of industrial espionage. "Im Visier" was produced for educational purposes as part of Prophylax for companies, universities and research institutes. The film shows a selection of operational methods and means used by private or state actors to gain access to trade secrets.
Source: NDB/Editorial
