What if the greatest threat to your organization wasn’t outside its walls, but already inside?
In this gripping episode, we sit down with Gina Bennett, a Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) counterterrorism analyst whose career includes tracking Osama Bin Laden’s network long before 9/11. Together, we peel back the layers of Insider Risk Management, exposing why it’s not just a government or defense problem anymore, it’s a critical threat across law enforcement, casinos, healthcare, tech startups, and beyond.
Gina shares raw insights on why insider threats are often rooted not in ideology or greed, but in something far simpler—and far more dangerous: a lack of belonging. She reveals how organizations can build cultures that actively disarm insider threats before they ever take root.
We dive deep into the psychology of betrayal, explore how espionage, counterterrorism, and insider risks intertwine, and hear firsthand stories from high-stakes operations that shaped global history. Gina also introduces her groundbreaking Hunter-Gatherer Security Theory, reshaping how we think about human security, cohesion, and resilience in a fractured world.
Whether you’re a national security professional, a startup founder, or simply curious about what makes spies and traitors tick, this is an episode you can’t afford to miss.
Questions covered in this episode:
- Introduction to the subject matter expert
- Let’s start at the foundation—what exactly is Insider Risk Management, and why is it more relevant today than ever before across both public and private sectors?
- We often think of insider threats in defense or intelligence. But they’re rampant in law enforcement, casinos, healthcare, and even tech startups. What have you observed in terms of vulnerabilities across these seemingly unrelated sectors?
- You’ve spoken about the idea that the most common motivator for insider risk is a “lack of belonging.” How can organizations proactively create cultures of inclusion to mitigate this?
- You’ve worked on some of the most high-profile operations, including surveillance involving Osama Bin Laden’s family. How important is psychological understanding in both identifying and manipulating targets?
About Access Hub’s B2B Online Marketplace:
Access Hub’s online marketplace is the world’s only B2B online marketplace, designed to seamlessly connect suppliers and buyers across six pivotal industries: Aviation & Aerospace, Climate Tech, Defense, Maritime, Media & Broadcasting, and Space Technology. We are transforming how businesses discover opportunities and establish partnerships in both Upstream and Downstream markets.
Leverage Access Hub‘s platform to elevate your business, connect with potential clients, and stay ahead in the rapidly evolving tech industries. Explore the opportunities that await and position your company for success in the global marketplace.
Discussion about this post