Show Notes
Even trained intelligence professionals make critical OPSEC mistakes in their personal lives.
In this episode, Ahmed Hassan sits down with Allen Pace, host of the OPSEC Podcast, to discuss the operational security vulnerabilities that compromise even the most experienced officers.
From burner phone misconceptions to the false security of Starlink, they dissect real-world examples of tradecraft failures.
Allen shares insights from his upcoming technical guide for intelligence teams, while Ahmed challenges the erosion of privacy rights in Europe and beyond.
Key topics include:
Why personal life is the widest OPSEC gap for professionals
Common burner phone mistakes that reveal identity
How your phone's sensors track you beyond what you realize
The Know Your Customer law's expansion into communications
Why Starlink isn't the "bulletproof" solution many believe
This is essential listening for intelligence professionals, security teams, and corporate leaders navigating digital vulnerability.
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