Having worked within, what is referred to as the ‘Envelope’, for ten years, based on encounters with the dark and murky world, and within the confines of the UK OSA (Official Secrets Act), I can offer a first-hand insightful and entertaining view into a world which is in plain-sight every single day, but not often encountered by the public.

Topically, looking back to the history of the UK Spies, the Kroger’s, the Intelligence Community from the dawn of 5 Eyes, SATCOM, SIGINT, and COMINT, and the railway worker – the spy at a Lincolnshire RAF base, through to face-to-face encounter with a KGB agent in Amsterdam, the prospect of Sleepers in the UK, and the matter of, what is considered trustworthy within the UK Special Relationship with the US.

But, let us not discount the exposure of the Commercial Sector Executive when visiting, what may be considered Hostile locations such as China and Russia who may be exposed to Commercial Espionage and exploitation. Here again we will share real-world events and cases of entrapment, muggings on public transport, theft, sexual exploitation, leading to compromise of the individual, and the compromise of cyber assets of High Profile Ministers.

Whilst I have no intention of giving away any Intelligence Crown Jewels of the State, I can offer a real-world insight into the workings of a very discreet communities.