What is Corporate Espionage? | UpGuard

**Executive Summary:** This article provides an overview of corporate (industrial/economic) espionage—defining trade secrets and economic vs. industrial espionage, outlining common tactics (insider theft, bribery, technological surveillance, malware and DDoS), legal context and notable historical examples, targeted industries, and preventive measures such as defense-in-depth and third-party risk management to reduce the risk of data breaches and leaks.