What is a Bug Sweep?

By Verrimus / 29th May 2025 / Comments Off on What is a Bug Sweep?

What is a Bug Sweep? Understanding the Threat of Covert Surveillance In an era where surveillance technology is widely accessible and increasingly discreet, the risk of being secretly monitored is very real. Whether in your home, vehicle, or workplace, the threat posed by bugging devices—also known as covert listening devices—is greater than ever. These hidden…

Online, Remote TSCM Briefings from Verrimus TSCM Specialists

By Verrimus / 16th November 2023 / Comments Off on Online, Remote TSCM Briefings from Verrimus TSCM Specialists

Those who know Verrimus, know that we are client centred and outcomes focussed. When we have clients suggest something they would like us to offer, we will always investigate the suggestion. We were asked to design and deliver a series of short, online TSCM Awareness briefings, to a corporate client, which could be delivered live…

TSCM Equipment; BEFORE You Buy, Get TSCM Training

By Verrimus / 20th June 2023 / Comments Off on TSCM Equipment; BEFORE You Buy, Get TSCM Training

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.…

What is Bug Sweep Training?

By Verrimus / 14th June 2023 / Comments Off on What is Bug Sweep Training?

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.” “It has nothing to do with chimney sweeps,” Saul quips, emphasizing that the term covers a broad range…

Technical Surveillance Attacks (bugs) Remain a Significant Threat to Organisational Privacy

By Verrimus / 9th November 2022 / Comments Off on Technical Surveillance Attacks (bugs) Remain a Significant Threat to Organisational Privacy

There is an abundance of very cheap and easily obtained technical surveillance attacks out there. You have been warned! Our latest test and training devices, small covert cameras, cost less than £30 Generally, people refer to technical surveillance attacks as ‘bugs’. Most competent TSCM operators dislike this over-simplified term. There are many examples portrayed in…