What is Bug Sweeping? Definition

By Verrimus / 14th June 2023 / Comments Off on What is Bug Sweeping? Definition

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…

Independent Advice When Buying TSCM Equipment

By Verrimus / 6th June 2023 / Comments Off on Independent Advice When Buying TSCM Equipment

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).…

Hidden Cameras – A Serious Safeguarding Threat

By Verrimus / 5th December 2022 / Comments Off on Hidden Cameras – A Serious Safeguarding Threat

We’re seeing an increase in the use of hidden cameras in both private and commercial settings. Toilets and changing areas are sadly the most targeted areas. Sadly, many of these are educational establishments. Why are UK educational establishments continuing to ignore this serious safeguarding issue? Do you know how to incorporate checks into your standard…

Commercial Espionage – Is Your Organisation Protected?

By Verrimus / 29th November 2022 / Comments Off on Commercial Espionage – Is Your Organisation Protected?

Commercial espionage happens! There are still security directors who think that commercial/corporate/industrial espionage rarely occurs, the truth is – it happens! AND the perpetrators aren’t always a disgruntled employee or commercial competitor. “In contemporary times, espionage also has a newer dimension: spying for commercial reasons and regional geopolitics. A world shaped by geoeconomics has seen…

TSCM TTPs -External Attacks

By Verrimus / 22nd February 2021 / Comments Off on TSCM TTPs -External Attacks

What are your TSCM TTPs like? How many TSCM Teams do you know that limit their survey scope to the area of concern? Most of them, right? TSCM is a countermeasure discipline. If you don’t understand current attack TTP’s you’ll never achieve a countermeasure fit for purpose. We offer courses on technical surveillance attack methodology…

Dedicated Government TSCM Training Centre

By Verrimus / 15th February 2021 / Comments Off on Dedicated Government TSCM Training Centre

Verrimus TSCM training centre is dedicated to providing Government, Police and Military clients Operational TSCM training. When we say ‘dedicated’, what do we mean? Simple, we don’t dilute our specialism. We provide only TSCM related training. We don’t offer general security training. From courses specific to each threat domain, to understanding attack methodology (what is…

TSCM Overview – ESRM Conference London

By Verrimus / 23rd October 2018 / Comments Off on TSCM Overview – ESRM Conference London

Introduction to TSCM Take a look at this speech delivered by Verrimus Government and Technical Services Director, on behalf of Assure Technical. It gives a TSCM Overview and a brief discussion of our work at the London 2012 Olympics. For more information about What is TSCM? click here. Do your Risk Managers understand technical surveillance?…