A belated “Happy 2025”!
Greetings from Washington D.C. where a snap of bitter cold has been impacting daily life. In the intelligence business we call this “the weather of espionage” and it warms our hearts to see that the biting temperatures are not keeping guests away from outdoor walking tours in neighborhoods across Washington D.C.! These locals, visitors, and groups carry with them the spirit of the intelligence officer and connecting with them on our fun, educational and interactive tours has been a pleasure
It’s almost easy to forget that for those wanting to escape the weather Spyher delivers indoor espionage-themed events, too! Here’s a reminder of those experiences, unique in that they’re delivered to you and your team by former intelligence officers. Private tours and experiences available in English, Spanish, French, Russian, Turkish, Arabic and Hebrew pending host availability. Just ask!
Straight from the Source: One of our expert hosts joins your event to speak on a topic of interest, from the perspective of a seasoned intelligence officer. Previous topics include, but are not limited to:
- Brainstorming: Out-Think the Opposition;
- Out-Execute the Opposition;
- Evolving Ideas into Action;
- Operations: It Takes a Village;
- Female and Serving in a War Zone, The Power of a Diverse Team;
- The intersection of Technology and Policymaking;
- Working with Foreign Partners and on Multicultural Teams;
- The Intersection of Risk and Intellectual Property;
- Illicit Finance.
Spyher Speakers are available for keynote addresses, or more casual family-style gathers, and everything in between. They share their experiences, perspective, leadership lessons learned etc… And, they’re available to answer the burning questions you have about the CIA and the life and work of its officers. Our hosts are local to Washington D.C., New York and Honolulu and are available to travel.
Vintage Espionage Wine Tasting: This one-of-a-kind blind wine tasting developed and delivered by a former CIA officer-turned-Sommelier has captured the imagination of our readership and we’re often asked when this event is happening again. Guests who’ve enjoyed this experience ask when we’re launching the sequel! Currently, this 2-hour, experience is limited to groups and teams as a package, but we’re always looking for the right opportunity to deliver this unique and exclusive wine tasting to individual ticket holders. If you are a venue, wine dealer, charitable organization, or other and ar interested in sponsoring or hosting this event in partnership with Spyher we welcome the opportunity to work with you! As reminder, guests Join two former CIA officers and hear their real-life stories from their experiences on the frontlines of intelligence operations, in exotic locales around the world spotting, assessing, developing, recruiting and handling human sources. At the same time, guests learn the language of the Sommelier and enjoying a blind wine tasting of two Sparkling, two Chardonnay, and two Pinot Noir. Can you guess which are Old World wines and which are New World wines? All are welcome to try at this exclusive event. Whether you’re a wine connoisseur or simply love all things “spy”, Vintage Espionage promises is an experience you won’t want to miss. Gather your friends and join us for an unforgettable two hours of wine, and tales of espionage.
Situational Awareness and Krav Maga: Spyher partners with 7Seas Consulting and Founder Itay Hertz to deliver this situational awareness workshop and Krav Maga self-defense group activity. Itay has 20+ years of operational security experience around the world including military service with the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF). This activity aims to enhance personal safety, build confidence, teach concepts of self-defense and basic Krav Maga skills, promote teamwork, and increase communication skills. Offering a situational awareness and Krav Maga session is an investment in employee wellness and safety. We believe this event will not only equip participants with valuable skills but also enhance workplace morale and teamwork.
U.S. Government agencies and corporations around the world hire Spyher experts to conduct leadership staff rides, intelligence program audits, and cybersecurity training for the elite military operator. Keep reading for more details and contact us to discuss a program that will grow the substantive expertise and enhance the readiness of any team.
Leadership Staff Rides: An 8-hour program focused on training in Leadership and Area Studies. Training will review “Lessons Learned” from major espionage cases with a focus on using these lessons to identify “Best Practices”and growth opportunities.. This program begins with a classroom session followed by lunch, and a staff ride to key operational sites used by adversarial intelligence services in the Washington D.C. metropolitan area.
Intelligence Program Audit: Want to be a beacon of government efficiency? Consider this 5-day, soup-to-nuts review of your intelligence program from collection to dissemination. We provide recommendations on people, processes and systems along proven quality-control methodologies that will enhance your client-facing product and leadership decision-making. The final report provides an invaluable reference that includes a collection posture statement, QC measures in place to protect sources and methods, an overview of key stakeholders and consumers, and recommendations to improve your program.
Cybersecurity Training for the Elite Operator: Spyher’s network of subject matter experts offer a specialized training program designed to equip highly skilled military personnel with the knowledge, skills, and mindset needed to defend against and exploit cyber threats in high-stakes environments. This training is tailored to the unique challenges faced by special forces, elite operators, and other advanced military units who rely on secure communications, advanced technology, and information superiority for mission success.
