Even if your company is not involved in classified activities, you may still be the target of espionage activities by foreign governments. 

There are a number of laws restricting the export of materials such as encryption software or advanced electronics. Foreign governments will seek other avenues to get access to these products. Any organization that handles restricted items should have a counter intelligence program in place. While this may sound farfetched, there are numerous examples of these operations. For instance, many model rocketry clubs have implemented criminal background checks on new members because terrorist organizations try to infiltrate them to obtain explosives. 

If you have strong evidence of espionage, particularly if criminal or foreign intelligence activities are suspected, then the police or the FBI would be the place to go. However in most cases, companies have no idea that this is happening. Implementing a counter intelligence office sweep is an important first step in discovering these activities.

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