Cyber, physical and personnel security alone are no longer enough to protect today's organisations. Explore the growing risks of technical espionage and recognise vulnerabilities to respond effectively.
Key information
Dates: Wednesday 28 October 2026 | 09:00 - 17:00 (GMT)
Duration: 1 day
Format: In-person
Fee: £1,400 (no VAT is charged)
Places are limited to ensure an interactive learning experience.
About the programme
Cyber, physical and personnel security frameworks are now standard across most organisations. Yet for businesses carrying highly sensitive information and intellectual property, these measures alone are no longer sufficient. The gaps between them create opportunities for hostile actors, from organised criminals to nation states, to conduct close-access espionage, disrupt operations and compromise strategic assets.
This programme introduces Technical Security, a critical and often overlooked discipline that addresses these vulnerabilities. Drawing on real-world case studies, live demonstrations and decades of experience at the highest levels of UK national security, it equips leaders with the insight and confidence to recognise technical espionage risks and take decisive action to mitigate them.
A practice-led learning experience
Delivered at Bayes Business School in the heart of London, the programme blends strategic understanding with practical exposure to the tools, techniques and behaviours required to counter this threat. Sessions are designed for active, collaborative learning, combining strategic insight with hands-on demonstrations of real-world espionage techniques. No pre-work is required.
Benefits to you
- Gain insight into the full spectrum of technical espionage threats facing modern organisations
- Develop a clear understanding of Technical Security and its role within a holistic security framework
- Learn practical steps to reduce exposure to eavesdropping, data leakage and close-access attacks
- Build confidence in identifying vulnerabilities in buildings, devices and operational practices
- Strengthen your personal security when travelling or working in high-risk environments.
Benefits to your organisation
- Leaders who can recognise and mitigate technical espionage risks
- Improved protection of sensitive information, intellectual property and strategic decision-making
- A stronger security culture and more informed governance
- Reduced exposure to insider threats and supply-chain vulnerabilities
- Enhanced resilience in an increasingly contested geopolitical environment.
Who should attend
The programme is designed for senior leaders in any organisation that handles highly sensitive information, high-value intellectual property, or commercially confident information.
Typical sectors include:
- Financial Services & Fintech
- Legal Firms
- Defence
- Government
- Regulators
- Telecommunications, Cloud & Data Centres
- Emergency Services
- Health
- Energy
- High-tech & Advanced Engineering
- Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
- Media
Programme structure
Understanding the threat
Gain strategic insight into the national security and economic importance of Technical Security and learn how organisations can protect high-sensitivity information and assets.
Topics include:
- The origins of Technical Security and Technical Surveillance Countermeasures (TSCM);
- The role of TSCM in protecting sensitive environments;
- Types of technical attack, including audio, video, data egress, hybrid attacks, powerline exploitation and TEMPEST;
- Demonstrations of commercial surveillance and attack devices;
- How mobile phones collect, transmit and leak information;
- Practical approaches to reducing information leakage;
- Risks associated with intelligent buildings and construction projects; and
- Methods for establishing and maintaining secure spaces.
Taking action
Explore the practical measures organisations and individuals can take to identify, manage and mitigate technical security threats.
Topics include:
- Technical threats associated with vehicles and effective mitigation measures;
- The purpose and process of a TSCM sweep, including preparation, live monitoring and maintaining swept status;
- The importance of a strong security culture;
- Leadership responsibilities and board-level risk management;
- Insider threats and supply-chain vulnerabilities;
- Personal security while travelling;
- A holistic approach to Technical Security; and
- A question-and-answer session.
Learning from experts
You will learn directly from leading practitioners who have shaped the UK's approach to protecting its most sensitive information.
Professor Sir Anthony Finkelstein, President of City St George's, University of London and former Chief Scientific Adviser for National Security
Sir Anthony brings deep expertise at the intersection of science, technology and national security. He is a former Chief Scientific Adviser for National Security to HM Government and currently holds a range of advisory roles across HM Government in areas related to security and technology. He is a Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering.
Charles Davidson, Former Director, UK National Authority for Counter-Eavesdropping
Charles is a leading authority on Technical Security, having led national-level programmes to protect sensitive information across government and industry. He was a member of the Government Security Board from 2018 to 2023, shaping security policy for the UK public sector. He is a Fellow of both the Institution of Engineering and Technology and the Security Institute.
Jason Dibley, Chief Technology Officer, QCC Global Ltd
Jason has 23 years' experience in the Metropolitan Police Service deploying covert surveillance systems and 27 years leading TSCM assessments and sweeps for industry and government in 107 countries. He is a member of the Advisory Board of the Espionage Research Institute International in Washington DC and a founding member of the TSCM Institute.
