Gavin Saul, Government and Technical Director at Verrimus, explains that their (Technical Surveillance Counter Measures) TSCM training courses are unique. “Our approach works,” Saul emphasises. If you’re part of our key client sectors, searching for TSCM training courses that meet your needs, you’re in the right place!” Bespoke TSCM Courses Saul elaborates on bespoke, modular…
Why Finding a Surveillance Device Is Not the End of a TSCM Survey By Verrimus / TSCM Training There is a phrase used throughout the commercial Technical Surveillance Counter-Measures (TSCM) industry that we have never particularly liked: “Bug sweep.” It is catchy. It is understandable. It is also, in our view, an unfortunate description of…
RF Weasel launches on 1 September 2026 — with RF training included. Having the right software is only part of effective RF measurement. TSCM practitioners also need the knowledge and practical skills to understand what they are measuring and interpret what they find. As we always say, TSCM equipment is just one element of a…
It Includes Professional RF Training Anyone can demonstrate which buttons to press. That isn’t training. At the Verrimus TSCM Training Centre, we believe that understanding why you’re carrying out an RF examination is just as important as knowing how to operate the software. That’s why every RF Weasel software licence will include a comprehensive one-day…
Why Professional TSCM Operators Must Continuously Study Emerging Surveillance Technologies The recent media attention surrounding miniature reconnaissance drones and insect-inspired surveillance platforms has, once again, highlighted an important reality for Technical Surveillance Counter-Measures (TSCM) professionals, the need for continuous learning. The challenge facing today’s TSCM practitioner is not simply detecting the surveillance threats that exist…
For police, military and government TSCM teams, the purpose of specialist TSCM training is not simply to obtain a certificate. The purpose is to develop and maintain operational capability. A TSCM certificate may record attendance. It may provide an administrative reference point. It may assist with internal training records. But it does not, by itself,…
For police, military and government organisations operating specialist Technical Surveillance Countermeasures (TSCM) capabilities, developing competent personnel is only part of the challenge. Arguably the greater challenge lies in maintaining that advanced TSCM capability over time. Unlike many technical disciplines, TSCM sits at the intersection of technology, operational experience, investigative methodology and critical thinking. It is…
Commercial TSCM training is in demand. The Verrimus TSCM Training Facility has long maintained its reputation as a highly specialised, covert training environment, delivering advanced Technical Surveillance Counter Measures (TSCM) instruction exclusively to government, military and police teams. That remains unchanged. However, we recognise that the commercial sector increasingly faces sophisticated technical surveillance threats, and…
At Verrimus, we don’t believe TSCM (Technical Surveillance Counter-Measures) is a static discipline. It never has been. The surveillance threat doesn’t pause, techniques don’t stand still, and adversaries don’t politely wait for course syllabi to catch up. That’s why Verrimus TSCM training is designed to be dynamic, fluid, and constantly evolving—because that’s the world our clients operate…
Over recent years, both Verrimus and SIASS have seen a significant increase in requests from commercial organisations and operators seeking credible, practical, commercial Technical Surveillance Counter-Measures (TSCM) training. Historically, Verrimus has delivered TSCM training exclusively to government, military, and police teams through our dedicated training facility in Newcastle. This focus has allowed us to develop…
As we move into 2026, Verrimus continues to lead the delivery of Operational Technical Surveillance Counter Measures (TSCM) training, drawing on more than 15 years of experience supporting military, police, and government teams worldwide. Our training is built on real operational knowledge, gained through working alongside practitioners in complex and demanding environments across the globe.…