TSCM Equipment Development Consultancy Services: Helping Manufacturers Design Tools That Enhance Security Operations At Verrimus, we understand that designing and developing specialised equipment for TSCM operations requires more than just technical expertise. It demands a deep understanding of the unique needs and challenges faced by professionals in the field. As part of our TSCM equipment…
Phones are a continued and growing threat in UK prisons. The use of unauthorised mobile phones in prisons has become a significant issue, particularly in the UK. These devices pose a serious threat to prison security, allowing inmates to orchestrate criminal activities, harass victims, and undermine the safety of correctional facilities. In the UK, the…
Prioritising Skill Development Over Equipment Reliance In the realm of technical surveillance countermeasures (TSCM), and indeed in many fields, the debate about the best approach to training is ongoing. Traditionally, much training has emphasised the use of specific equipment and tools. However, there is a growing recognition that a focus on skill development and skill…
Those of you who are familiar with Verrimus and what we do may have noticed some changes recently. We still provide a full suite of TSCM services; operations, equipment procurement and training. But we do things differently from others within the TSCM industry. We call ourselves TSCM specialists, as that’s what we do. Verrimus do…
Sadly there are unscrupulous individuals who use Bluetooth trackers to covertly track other people’s movements. If someone attached a Bluetooth tracker to your vehicle (or placed it on your person, in a bag, etc) how would you know? Contacting a TSCM professional or even an amateur ‘bug sweeper’/private investigator, could be costly. Would it be…
We keep hearing people talking about technical security countermeasures, when what they are referring to is technical SURVEILLANCE countermeasures. Technical security IS NOT technical surveillance. Language is important! Using an inaccurate term displays an organisation’s lack of knowledge. Do you know the difference? What is technical security? What is technical surveillance? There are major differences.…
Verrimus Vehicle TSCM Training courses, provide full instruction regarding conducting TSCM on all road vehicles. Often referred to as a Car Bug Sweep, TSCM operators are asked to check that their vehicle is free from technical surveillance attacks. Vehicle Sweeping, Who Needs It? Customers who have recently requested Vehicle TSCM training, from Verrimus, vary; Just…
Many people have asked us why is Verrimus TSCM Training in Newcastle upon Tyne? There is a negative stereotype held by some uninformed people that Newcastle (the North of England in general) is unsophisticated! Yes, Geordie Shore didn’t help address this misconception! So, let us address some of the outright nonsense we’ve heard spouted as…
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.…
Is your organisation wanting to build your own internal TSCM capability? TSCM capability building is not easy or cheap, yet it’s an option that does appeal to many organisations. Building an internal capability means that you no longer have to rely on outsourcing your TSCM requirements to external service providers. It will require a heavy…