In this episode, hosts Joseph Sheridan and Dave Turner sit down with former CIA operations officer Sean Wiswesser for an inside look at Russia’s intelligence apparatus, including the FSB, GRU, and SVR. Drawing on decades of intelligence and counterintelligence experience, Sean breaks down how these organizations operate, where they excel, and where their failures have shaped global events.

The conversation explores the evolution of active measures, cyber intrusions, and AI-enhanced information warfare, revealing how foreign adversaries are targeting governments, corporations, and democratic institutions through increasingly sophisticated influence and espionage campaigns.

Beyond the geopolitical landscape, the discussion turns to practical counterintelligence challenges facing organizations today, from DCSA reporting and insider threat detection to the growing risks posed by human-enabled espionage and cognitive attacks. The discussion provides actionable insights for CEOs, security professionals, and government leaders on how to identify threats, strengthen reporting cultures, and build resilient defenses in an era of persistent foreign intelligence operations.

Whether you’re a security practitioner, executive leader, or simply interested in the modern intelligence battlefield, this episode delivers a timely and eye-opening examination of the threats shaping today’s security environment.