Corporate Espionage

Gather actionable evidence of internal and external threats associated with the theft of proprietary information, trade secrets and intellectual property.

Rival companies and governments may use illegal tactics to spy and steal sensitive information. Whether committed by a spiteful staff member, malicious plant or external hacker, corporate espionage can cause irreparable reputational and financial damage to your organisation.

IFW investigators and intelligence operatives work covertly and in close alignment with government bodies, law enforcement agencies and multinational corporations to uncover this crime. We conduct surveillance operations, investigations and cyber intelligence to identify and mitigate potential threats and security risks in real time.

Gathering evidence and intelligence on potential threats to an entity and its personnel, we have caused the successful arrest and prosecution of offenders involved in corporate espionage in numerous foreign jurisdictions. Contact us now to bring the truth to light and take legal action if required.

What is corporate espionage?

Also known as industrial or economic espionage, Corporate espionage occurs when trade secrets or intellectual property are stolen from one organisation and given to another. Examples of stolen information include trade policies, research reports, customer data, financial insights and market strategies.

Driven by greed or malice, unauthorised intelligence gathering can be committed by insiders such as a disgruntled employee or external entities like a competitor.

At IFR Service, we are on a mission to crack down on corporate espionage and the criminals behind it. To start your investigation, contact our expert team today.

The consequences of corporate espionage

Loss of competitive advantage

A business may hold exclusive knowledge that is central to the opportunity’s value. If a competitor gets its hands on such insights through spying or theft, this original leg up is lost.

Lack of innovation

Corporate espionage negates the competitive market that is inherent to innovation and growth. Instead of inventing progressively better solutions, businesses steal to deliver the exact same offering.

Security expenses

With corporate espionage posing a real threat to modern-day businesses, companies often have no choice but to invest in deploying several layers of security defence.

Legal penalties

If sensitive information that should have been protected by strict regulations is stolen in an act of corporate espionage, the target company faces significant legal penalties for non-compliance.

Reputational damage

The long-term reputational damage associated with failure to protect personal data can be fatal to an organisation, especially if customers switch to a competitor with superior security measures.

Corporate espionage investigators with a proven track record

Licenced investigators

With backgrounds spanning law enforcement, foreign intelligence, military special forces and corporate security, our licenced operatives are highly skilled in corporate espionage investigations.

Lawful evidence

We will provide you with a concise investigation report including photographs and/or video footage that have been obtained legally. This helps to ensure that any evidence gathered is admissible in Court, equipping you to take corrective action if desired.

Dynamic strategies

IFW uses tailored techniques and sophisticated electronic equipment to collect real-world evidence and intelligence. When authorised, additional technical resources such as lawful tracking devices may be used to gain successful outcomes.

Worldwide resources

Our corporate espionage investigators can gather actionable intelligence in practically any foreign jurisdiction. We leverage open-source intelligence capabilities, direct access to state and federal databases and strategic relationships with law enforcement agencies.

Utmost discretion

Client privacy is paramount, which is why IFW keeps all case details confidential unless disclosed with your consent. When performing an investigation, we ensure all personal data is securely filed, encrypted and stored.

Exceptional results

With an extensive portfolio showcasing successful outcomes, IFW investigators are retained by international law firms, multinational corporations, foreign government agencies, high-net-worth individuals, major television networks and digital media.