Former FBI Agent Explains Behavioral Profiling & Counterterrorism - Stephanie Yanta & Cassian Peña скачать в хорошем качестве

Former FBI Agent Explains Behavioral Profiling & Counterterrorism - Stephanie Yanta & Cassian Peña

Today, Cassian Peña, Global Economist and Head of Development at The IN Network, sits down with Stephanie Yanta — former FBI Behavioral Analysis Unit profiler, intelligence professional, and national security leader with more than two decades of experience across federal law enforcement, military intelligence, and strategic security partnerships. Ms. Yanta recently joined PenFed Credit Union as a Senior Engineer, bringing extensive expertise in intelligence, risk management, and countering emerging security threats to the financial sector. Prior to this role, she served at NEC National Security Systems (NSS), where she led intelligence initiatives and strategic alliances designed to bridge critical technology gaps for the U.S. government, the Intelligence Community, Five Eyes partners, and trusted allied nations. Ms. Yanta retired from the Federal Bureau of Investigation after nearly 25 years of service, during which she held a variety of operational and leadership roles across multiple mission areas. Her work included assignments on the Cold Case Homicide Squad, the Safe Streets Task Force, the Joint Terrorism Task Force (JTTF), and the FBI’s Cyber Engagement Unit. She also served within the FBI’s Behavioral Analysis Unit (BAU) as a certified profiler, providing behavioral-based support in counterterrorism investigations and cases involving targeted violence. Throughout her career, Ms. Yanta has played key roles in major investigations and national security operations. She received the Department of Justice’s highest honor, the Attorney General’s Award, for her leadership during the May 2010 attempted Times Square bombing investigation. She also served as the case agent in the largest drug seizure in the history of the Washington, D.C. area and was a member of the FBI’s Hazardous Materials Response Team. Her operational experience includes deployments to the Middle East, Afghanistan, Europe, and Africa. Beyond her operational work, Ms. Yanta has been deeply involved in strengthening collaboration between government and the private sector. She co-founded the FBI Washington Field Office’s Touchstone initiative, a pioneering outreach program designed to enhance information sharing between the Bureau and private industry. She later completed a master’s degree at the Naval Postgraduate School, where her thesis examined the Touchstone project and its role in modern intelligence collaboration. Originally from Valparaiso, Indiana, Ms. Yanta holds bachelor’s degrees in History and Political Science from Indiana University. She also served as a Military Intelligence officer in the Indiana Army National Guard, achieving the rank of Captain and becoming the first — and first female — company commander of the 638th Military Intelligence Battalion. In this conversation, we explore the evolving threat landscape facing the United States, the role of behavioral analysis in preventing acts of violence, and how partnerships between government, industry, and allied nations are shaping the future of national security. Ms. Yanta also reflects on her journey through military service, the FBI, and the intelligence community, offering insights for students and young professionals interested in careers in law enforcement, intelligence, and national security.