UCAH Seminar Series: Malicious Talent Recruitment 101 by Mrs. Ceanna Madden
May 7 at 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm CDT
Abstract:
With the academic field being the latest and greatest focus of malicious actors, researchers are being targeted from a variety of fronts. One of the most notable methods of targeting occurs through the use of malign talent recruitment programs. These programs seek to acquire research and technology from members of the academic and research community through unethical and unlawful practices. This presentation will provide an in-depth historical analysis of these programs, showing the impact that they have had and will maintain, should they continue to be successful.
Mrs. Ceanna Madden Bio:
Intelligence Analyst, Lockheed Martin
Ceanna Madden holds a Master’s of Science in Security Management from the University of Denver, as well as a Bachelor of Arts in Criminology and Psychology. Ceanna has been with Lockheed Martin (LM) since 2018, where she joined the organization as a Security Intern. Following her graduation, she became an Intelligence Analyst Associate for the Counterintelligence and Investigations department in Littleton, CO. In late 2021, Ceanna accepted a new role with the Counterintelligence Operations & Corporate Investigations (COCI) team in Bethesda, Maryland. Ceanna is the lead analyst for the Counterintelligence University Engagement Program, where she is responsible for assessing risk targeted at Lockheed Martin, as well as their partner universities. This program seeks to enhance and promote research, while also providing safeguards that protect the research and those involved in the project from malicious targeting and exploitation.
Joint Hypersonics Transition Office
Assistant Secretary of Defense for Science and Technology