CI Press, Episode 57: JT Mendoza’s Counterintelligence Journey

In this episode, co-hosts Jeremy Clark and Scott Sparks sit down with JT Mendoza, a lifelong counterintelligence (CI) professional whose career spans decades of service across government and private sector landscapes. From his early days conducting field operations to his current role as a corporate director leading enterprise-level threat mitigation strategies, JT walks us through his counterintelligence journey and its critical role in both national security and business resilience.

Listeners will hear firsthand how JT transitioned from government service into the private sector, the challenges he faced adapting CI principles to various assignments, and the lessons he’s learned about insider threat, supply chain risk, and organizational culture. He also shares insights into what makes a successful CI program today and how leaders can build a proactive, intelligence-driven security posture in any industry.

This episode offers a rare, behind-the-scenes look at the human side of CI, as well as actionable advice for security professionals, executives, and anyone interested in the intersection of national defense and business security.