1 May 2002
Here is our updated "Spy Hunting" course and seminar list. About half of the seminars are open enrollment, with the next one coming up in DC next month.
http://www.tscm.com/seminars.html
The Modern Eavesdropping Threat, [Executive Briefing], 1 day (6 hours)
Seminar 02080 - What to do after you discover the bug [March 2002 - Nashua, NH] - Closed EnrollmentSeminar 02087 - What to do after you discover the bug [April 2002 - Lexington, MA] - Closed Enrollment
Seminar 02116 - What to do after you discover the bug [April 2002 - Boston, MA] - Seminar Full
Seminar 02159 - What to do after you discover the bug [June 2002 - Washington, DC] - Open
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The program consists of seven separate core classes, with a variety of optional advanced courses. The core courses are scheduled in such a way so as to permit students to take them all at one time in sequence, or to complete them over a period of several years in one and two week segments to minimize time away from work. Students will spend a maximum amount of time in training, can expect a minimum of a 12-14 hour training day, and will not have any "down time" during weekends or holidays (these should be considered fast track courses).
1. Introduction to Technical Counter-Intelligence Operations, 7 days (80 hours), Very basic TSCM course, what it is all about, the detail it demands, and review of methods used to find bugs, wiretaps, and technical surveillance threats. This course was developed to orient non-technical people with what a TSCM project involves, and how to maximize the effectiveness of any TSCM efforts. This particular course affords the student only minimal exposure to TSCM equipment. While it is fairly non-technical it provides suitable coverage of essential elements for the management of a bug sweep and technical counterintelligence program. This course is most suitable for senior executives, executive protection agents, military officers, and others who require a basic understanding of how to run a realistic technical counter-intelligence program. [Tuition for this course is: $5,250.00]
2. TSCM Fundamentals Course, 15 days (200 hours), Extensive work with entry level instruments and methods such as the OSCOR, CPM-700, ORION, and related instruments suitable for lower threat situations. This course is a highly technical, hands-on, and heavy exposure to equipment and methods. The student will completely master the equipment and techniques required to find most Spy Shop devices, and those devices used by most amateur spies. This course is most appropriate for private investigators, executive protection details and those corporate security departments who need the capability to perform a limited scope basic "in-house" bug sweep. This course is designed for students who do not possess an extensive background in electronics, and for those who WILL NOT BE performing TSCM services on a regular basis (less then three sweep days a month). [Tuition for this course is: $11,250.00]
3. RF Threat Course, 15 days (200 hours), Extensive work with sophisticated laboratory grade instruments including microwave spectrum analysers, search receivers, EMI/EMC antennas, raster generators, and related gear used to address higher threat situations. This course is a highly technical, hands-on, with heavy exposure to equipment and methods. This course is only appropriate for students who will be providing full time TSCM services to either corporate or government clients. This course addresses both radiated and conducted signals analysis and concentrates on making extraordinarily sensitive laboratory grade measurements in the field. This course is for technical security and counterintelligence specialists who will be providing TSCM services on a regular basis (five or more sweep days a month). [Tuition for this course is: $11,250.00]
4. Telephone Threat Course, 15 days (200 hours), Extensive work with Time Domain Reflectometers, Telephone Analysers, Wiring and Distribution Methods, and related gear used to address higher threat situations. This course is a highly technical, hands-on, with heavy exposure to equipment and methods. This course focuses on detecting hostile modifications to telephone wiring, phone instrument, switch or PBX. This course is for technical security and counterintelligence specialists who will be providing TSCM services on a regular basis. [Tuition for this course is: $11,250.00]
5. Physical Inspection Course, 15 days (200 hours), Extensive work with portable X-ray Equipment, Non-Linear Junction Detectors, Ultra-Violet Lighting, Borescopes, Forensic Lighting, Inspection Mirrors, and related gear used to address higher threat situations. This course is a highly technical, hands-on, and heavy exposure to equipment and methods. This course is for technical security and counterintelligence specialists who will be providing TSCM services on a regular basis. [Tuition for this course is: $11,250.00]
6. Automotive TSCM Inspections, 15 days (200 hours), This course addresses the specialized methods, protocols, equipment, and techniques that can be used to find eavesdropping devices concealed in various motor vehicles. This course is a highly technical, hands-on, and heavy exposure to equipment and methods. This course is for technical security and counterintelligence specialists who will be providing TSCM services on a regular basis. [Tuition for this course is: $11,250.00]
7. Annual Re-certification, 7 days (80 hours), Each year the TSCM specialist is encouraged to attend a re-certification course to facilitate being brought up to date on the latest threats, to learn new methods, and to refresh skills. This course is a highly technical, hands-on, and heavy exposure to equipment and methods. This course is for technical security and counterintelligence specialists who will be providing TSCM services on a regular basis. [Tuition for this course is: $5,250.00]
Tuition for all open enrollment courses is $750.00 per student per day (plus expenses). Private or closed enrollment courses are also available, but at a higher rate of $1,000.00 per student per day with a 8 student minimum (plus expenses). Course tuition does not include travel expenses, lodging, or meals. A 50% non-refundable deposit is required at the time of registration to reserve the course slot, with the balance payable at least 45 days prior to the actual course start date. All materials presented during all courses is considered highly restricted trade secrets and as such students will be required to sign a formal non-disclosure agreement on the first day of class.