Former MI5/MI6 Director On How To Become A Spy, What The Public Doesn't Know & New Threats

Ever wondered what it takes to become a real-life spy? How close are James Bond films to the reality of espionage? Join us in this exclusive interview with David Bickford, the former Legal Director of MI5 and MI6, as he delves into the fascinating world of modern-day spying.

In this revealing conversation, David shares:

🔍 How to Become a Spy: The skills, training, and mindset required to join the ranks of MI5 and MI6.

🎬 James Bond vs. Reality: An expert analysis on how accurately popular spy films portray the life of a secret agent.

🕵️ Modern-Day Espionage: How spying has evolved in the digital age, and what it looks like today.

⚠️ Biggest Threats We Face: Insight into the most significant threats to global security and how intelligence agencies work to counter them.

❓ What the Public Doesn't Know: Eye-opening revelations about the covert world of espionage and the crucial work that often goes unseen.

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Disclaimer: The views expressed in this video are those of the speaker and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of any intelligence agency or government.

Buy David's book - https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/173939939...

Chapters:

Intro - 00:00
MI5/MI6 Role - 00:48
What They're Responsible For - 01:59
How To Become A Spy - 02:10
How Are Spies Recruited? - 03:30
Do Agents Live A Normal Life? - 04:34
What Happens That The Public Doesn't Know About - 04:43
How Many Attacks Are Foiled? - 05:34
How Spies Operate Today - 05:45
The Threat Of China And Russia - 06:04
Attacks That Slip Through The Net - 06:53
Who Has The Most Authority - 07:53
Interrogation Methods That Can Be Used - 08:15
Hardest Part Of The Job - 08:38
His Prosecutions - 09:10
Is It Like The Films? - 09:18
What Is The Biggest Threat To The UK? - 09:55

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