EP 123 Alex Bomberg: Bugging, Bribery, and Battle Scars: Tales from the Shadows

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Get ready for an adrenaline-charged deep dive into the world of espionage with Alex Bomberg — from army life and corporate spying to the psychology of secrets. Alex shares jaw-dropping stories, career lessons, and why the real battlefield today is inside your mind. Expect truth bombs, laughs, and a few surprises along the way.

Alex Bomberg’s Personal Journey: From school expulsion and army service to building a career in security and counterespionage.

Corporate Espionage: Real-world stories about surveillance, bugging hotels, and intelligence gathering for commercial clients.

Technical Surveillance (TSCM): The realities of bug sweeps and the importance (and limitations) of technical countermeasures.

Psychology in Security: How human behavior, learning styles, and insider threats shape security vulnerabilities.

Cognitive Warfare and Social Media: How information warfare, influence operations, and AI are changing the security landscape.

The Evolution of Technology: How advances in mobile devices, AI, and surveillance have made espionage both easier and harder.

Nudge Theory in Security: Using subtle psychological prompts to improve security behavior without heavy-handed rules.

Broken Windows Theory: How neglect in small areas can escalate to bigger risks in both cities and organizations.

Building a Security Network: The value of professional networks, mentorship, and fostering good relationships in the security world.

Resilience and Risk Management: How organizations need to focus on culture and resilience to survive future security challenges.

BIO

Alex Bomberg is the Founder and Group CEO of Intelligent (UK Holdings) Limited, a global security and intelligence group headquartered in Gloucestershire, England. A former British Army soldier and has been a prominent figure in the security industry since establishing International Intelligence Limited in 2002.
Under his leadership, the group has expanded to include multiple specialist companies, including Intelligent Protection International Limited, which provides multilingual close protection services worldwide. Bomberg is recognised as a leading expert in counter-espionage, technical surveillance counter-measures (TSCM), and risk management.
He is a Fellow of the Institute of Strategic Risk Management and a Member of the Security Institute. Bomberg is also a sought-after speaker and media commentator, having lectured at institutions such as King's College London and the Graduate Institute in Geneva, and appeared on major news outlets, including the BBC, CNN, and Sky News.
In 2025, he introduced the "Big Dave Theory," a new academic concept addressing client bias in security decision-making.

Security Circle ⭕️ is an IFPOD production for IFPO the International Foundation of Protection Officers