Corporate Espionage

Industrial espionage is the covert and sometimes illegal practice of investigating competitors to gain a business advantage. The target of investigation might be a trade secret such as a proprietary product specification or formula, or information about business plans. In many cases, industrial spies are simply seeking any data that their organization can exploit to its advantage.

An industrial spy may be an insider threat, such as an individual who has gained employment with the company with the purpose of spying or a disgruntled employee who trades information for personal gain or revenge.

Industrial and economic espionage is commonly associated with high-tech industries such as:

• Computer software
• Hardware
• Biotechnology
• Aerospace
• Telecommunications
• Transportation and engine technology
• Automobiles
• Machine tools
• Energy
• Materials
• Coatings

Gunma can help combat typo squatting, prevent data breaches and data leaks, avoiding regulatory fines and protecting your customer's trust through cyber security ratings and continuous exposure detection.

Gunma can minimize the amount of time your organization spends managing third-party relationships by automating vendor questionnaires and continuously monitoring your vendors' security posture over time while benchmarking them against their industry.

At Gunma, our corporate espionage investigators in Malaysia work discreetly to identify, contain and neutralise threats before they cause lasting damage to your business. Whether you suspect a leak of confidential information, the theft of intellectual property, or that a competitor has gained access to your trade secrets, our experienced team can uncover how the breach occurred and who is responsible. We combine covert surveillance, forensic analysis and thorough background investigation to build a clear, evidence-based picture that stands up to scrutiny.

Prevention is always more cost-effective than recovery. Our specialists also help Malaysian companies strengthen their internal security by reviewing access controls, screening employees and vendors, and advising on the policies and procedures that keep sensitive data safe. Every assignment is handled with complete confidentiality and in full compliance with the law. If you believe your organisation may be the target of industrial or economic espionage, contact Gunma today for a free and confidential consultation with one of our licensed investigators.