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Technical Security Workshop

Technical Security Workshop

Professional Development TSCM Group Inc., and the Technical Security Branch (TSB) TM are pleased to sponsor the annual TSB Technical Workshop on the last day of the Canadian Technical Security Conference (CTSC 2026) TM.

The “TSB Technical Security Workshop” includes a professional skills development component that is specifically designed for professional technical operators that are tasked with the responsibility of conducting Technical Surveillance Countermeasures (TSCM) inspections.

If you are looking to better understand TSCM espionage trade-craft, this is the place to be, to round out CTSC 2026.

Technical Workshop | Espionage, Spy’s and Tradecraft | Part I

Day-3 | Session 16A

Part I will examine uniquely Canadian cases. Exploring the background, motivations, ideology, human factors, spy profiles, recruitment methods, use of coercion, and the money. Paul will discuss the significance of the historical timeline of corporate espionage and the cross-over relationship with state-sponsored espionage activities. Learn about the methods, dead drops, encryption, disguises, tactics, cyber-espionage and the discovery of espionage activities. Understand the role of political, legal, and the counterintelligence successes and failures. Understand the role of law-enforcement and government entities responsible for counterintelligence in Canada.

 

Technical Workshop | Espionage, Spy’s and Tradecraft | Part II

Day-3 | Session 17A

Part II will examine significant well-known international cases. Exploring the background, motivations, ideology, human factors, spy profiles, recruitment methods, use of coercion, and the money. Paul will discuss the significance of the historical timeline of corporate espionage and the cross-over relationship with state-sponsored espionage activities. Learn about the methods, dead drops, encryption, disguises, tactics, cyber-espionage and the discovery of espionage activities. Understand the role of political, legal, and the counterintelligence successes and failures. Understand the role of law-enforcement and government entities responsible for counterintelligence in Canada.