Foreign Ownership, Control, or Influence (FOCI) Presentation – Understand FOCI and Its Impact

Speaker: Ms. Carla Johnson, Associate Director OSBP  Foreign Ownership, Control, or Influence (FOCI) happens when a foreign entity has the power to direct or influence the management or operations of a company. This can lead to unauthorized access to sensitive information and potentially compromise national security. FOCI can involve legal means like joint ventures and acquisitions or illegal methods like cyber espionage.