IAPP Global Summit 2026: Privacy | AI governance | Cybersecurity law
WASHINGTON, DC
30 March-2 April
When Adversaries Clock In: Nation-state Actors in the Remote Workforce
Tuesday, 31 March
15:00 - 16:00 EDT
Advanced level
Remote work has created amazing opportunities for organizations and nation states. Nation-state actors, including those from North Korea and other jurisdictions, are increasingly infiltrating companies by stealing real identities and posing as remote employees or contractors. Once inside, these operatives can access sensitive systems, steal intellectual property and personal information, and cause companies to inadvertently violate sanctions rules. We will explore the latest update on the scope of the threat, the tactics used by these threat actors, working with law enforcement, and mitigating the risk from the perspective of legal, law enforcement, and information security.
What you will learn:
- Understanding the evolution of this threat from North Korea.
- Recognizing the red flags during hiring and onboarding.
- Practical steps to make your company an unattractive target.
Moderator and speakers

Miriam H. Wugmeister
Partner
Morrison & Foerster

Damian Mencini
Former FBI National Security Policy Advisor, Senior Incident Response Counsel
Atlassian

Bryan Vorndran
Former FBI Assistant Director, Deputy CISO, Cyber Division
Microsoft