Quite often clients ask us “why are you called Verrimus?” Back when we were deciding on a name for our company, we had some basic parameters we decided on. Firstly, it had to be one word. Not a phrase. Secondly, it had to be unique and not already a term in use in our industry.…
Important to get TSCM Training Before Purchasing TSCM Equipment Before you buy TSCM equipment, Sarah Saul, Managing Director at Verrimus, has this advice, “Get TSCM training before buying TSCM equipment.” She emphasizes this crucial advice that Verrimus give to their commercial clients who are looking to build an in-house TSCM (Technical Surveillance Counter Measures) capability.…
We receive many enquiries which begin with “help, I think I’ve been bugged!”. Our operational TSCM specialists always begin by asking, “what leads you to believe that you have been bugged?”. This isn’t a dismissal of the belief, we know that bugging (technical surveillance) happens. After all, this is what our business deals with! When…
Gavin Saul, Government and Technical Director at Verrimus, makes it clear that ‘bug sweep’ or TSCM (Technical Surveillance Counter Measures) training is far more sophisticated than what many might imagine when they hear the term “bug sweeps.” βIt has nothing to do with chimney sweeps,β Saul quips, emphasizing that the term covers a broad range…
Bug sweeping is a common term for TSCM. It is the application of a TSCM (technical surveillance counter measures) survey or inspection. It involves ensuring an area is free from technical surveillance that compromises privacy. It’s nothing like the Hollywood depictions of sweeping! It’s a service which requires specialist measurement equipment and a trained and…
A TSCM technician is an individual who is trained in technical surveillance countermeasures techniques. Knowledge of Technical Surveillance Threats TSCM technicians or operators must understand threat and risk posed by technical surveillance methods. These methods (devices and techniques) compromise the privacy of an organisation, a specific space or an individual. Detect, Identify, Locate All TSCM…
We are often asked What is TSCM training? We are different to the majority of TSCM training providers. Our focus is on the use of experiential learning and the military training principles of explanation, demonstration, imitation and practice. TSCM Training Content TSCM (technical surveillance countermeasures) training should involve teaching operators to; TSCM Specialists Verrimus are…
The sporting industry, just like any other, is not exempt from bugging – or more accurately technical surveillance attacks. Why Is the Sporting Industry a Target? Why would anyone think that football would be exempt? Is there a financial gain to be exploited by knowing about private conversations concerning professional, tactical, financial or personal matters?…
If you are looking at buying TSCM equipment there are some things you should be aware of. A TSCM operation (commonly referred to a bug sweep) requires measurement equipment AND an experienced TSCM professional. The TSCM professional (operator, technician) analyses and interprets the measurements gathered, to detect, identify and pinpoint locate surveillance attacks (and vulnerabilities).…
Privacy protection should not be ignored! Verrimus MD Sarah L.H. Saul recently provided ISRM with a blog post, highlighting the need for security personnel to be aware of technical surveillance risks and mitigations. “Sadly, it seems that privacy is rarely appreciated by individuals or organisations until it is compromised. Technical surveillance attacks are in use,…