Cleared for Discussion Podcast | Episode 56 | Responding to Suspicious Contacts

In this episode, Tabetha Baume provides a practical guide for recognizing and responding to suspicious contacts that may be attempts to gain unauthorized access to sensitive or classified information.She explores warning signs, appropriate responses, documentation, reporting requirements, and follow-up actions to help cleared professionals handle suspicious interactions across in-person, electronic, and social media environments.Her key message is that timely recognition, documentation, and reporting not only protect sensitive information but also help identify broader intelligence collection patterns and strengthen counterintelligence efforts.