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…
🔊 Audio Surveillance / Listening Devices 🎥 Visual Surveillance / Watching Devices 📡 Tracking and Transmission Devices 🕵️♂️ Colloquial / Fictional / Espionage-Inspired Terms 🧳 Everyday Objects Often Used as Concealment (Contextual Terms) These aren’t device names per se, but frequently used to hide ‘bugs’ and referred to often as ‘trojan’ devices or concealments:
Protecting Victims of Stalking, Harassment, and Domestic Abuse from Technical Surveillance Understanding the Threat of Technical Surveillance in Relation to VAWG Reducing violence against women and girls (VAWG) is a priority for UK police forces. A critical but often overlooked element is the role of technical surveillance in cases of stalking, harassment, and domestic abuse.…
Spectrum analysis is a fundamental skill in Technical Surveillance Countermeasures (TSCM). At our TSCM Training Centre, we take a unique approach to teaching spectrum analysis. Leveraging decades of operational experience to develop and refine proven Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs). Our training ensures that operators gain a deep understanding of spectrum analysis, moving beyond the…
How does knowing how to bug someone, improve a TSCM operator’s skill set? Staying ahead of adversaries requires more than just TSCM equipment and experience—it demands a deep understanding of the very techniques used by hostile actors. This is why all Technical Surveillance Counter Measures (TSCM) operators should undergo a Technical Surveillance Attack Methodology Briefing…
The risk of bugging is real. In every area of life, awareness is the cornerstone of effective protection. Whether safeguarding personal information, securing business processes, or preventing technical surveillance, the principle remains the same: if you are not aware of a threat, you cannot adequately prepare to counter it. This is especially true when considering…
Verrimus Tailored TSCM Training Courses: Tailored to Your Specific Needs Our military, police and government clients tell us that they need bespoke, tailored TSCM training. We keep issuing warnings that the risk of electronic surveillance today has never been greater. Whether you’re in government, law enforcement, or the private sector, the ability to detect and…
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…