Counter-Surveillance & Anti-Surveillance Operator Course
About Course
Learn how to detect, evade, and disrupt hostile surveillance in both urban and hostile environments. This FREE EBSSA online course provides you with professional counter-surveillance techniques used by security teams, intelligence operatives, and close protection specialists worldwide.
Perfect for security professionals, travelers, investigators, law-enforcement, and anyone working in high-risk environments.
Optional ISO-recognized certificate available upon course completion.
Course Content
MODULE 1 — Fundamentals of Surveillance & Counter-Surveillance
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Understanding Surveillance: Purpose, Methods, Actors
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Types of Surveillance (Static, Mobile, Technical, Covert)
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Surveillance Principles: The 3-Person Rule, 4-Car Method, Relay Techniques
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Common Indicators of Being Watched or Followed
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MODULE 1 QUIZ – Fundamentals of Surveillance & Counter-Surveillance
MODULE 2 — Situational Awareness & Behavioral Profiling
MODULE 3 — Surveillance Detection Routes (SDR)
MODULE 4 — Counter-Surveillance Operations
MODULE 5 — Mobile Surveillance & Anti-Surveillance
MODULE 6 — Technical Surveillance & Digital Countermeasures
MODULE 7 — Case Studies, Simulations & Real-World Lessons
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Student Ratings & Reviews
Thank you very much, for the information.
This course wass amaizing and very helpfull for my security career..tahnks a lot
This course is really educative
The modules were detailed and informative. at no point I was discouraged, disappointed demotivated. The assessments after each module was well structured.
With this knowledge, persons can also use these in their own personal lives for the families safety and protection.
With this knowledge, persons can also use these in their own personal lives for the families safety and protection.
I loved every bit of the straight-to-the-point delivery of all the concepts taught. It was easy to understand, and it felt so real even though I mostly imagined the scenarios. I want to maximize my learning here as much as possible. Thank you very much for this great opportunity!
It was great course but the website was not working properly. I was almost there to quit but I'm glad I made it.
I am Very appreciative for your effort and time to decide teaching us this awesome and helpful course .
Good lessons and good Exams.. i do encourage everyone to try it
I am Very appreciative for your effort and time to decide teaching us this awesome and helpful course .
Good lessons and good Exams.. i do encourage everyone to try it
Knowledgeable
I learn alot from these courses and also want to do more courses
Well i enjoyed and learnt alot of things related to surveillance. would love to learn more . will be back soon
This course is very important to us as we work as law enforcers, the service is upsolutely good and professional
It was a nice course in relation to personal security.I have also gained experience in relation mobile surveillance.
Visual quiz would be more helpful.
The course was useful, had new and specific information on the subject.
I appreciate that it was well conceived.
I appreciate that it was well conceived.
Thank you so much for given me such a great opportunity to be part of EBSSA community. I have learned alot and I will forever be grateful to you.
Well done guys
It was a great learning experience, the course should add a more practices like map reading etc and digital world toots intro
Curso bom para quem busca conhecimento externo ao seu país de origem
My personal reflection on taking these Course, as a Certified Crime Detection Specialist and Certified Criminal Profiler Specialist, I found this course to be an excellent match for my professional discipline. The interactive scenario exercises mirrored the very environments I have trained to analyze, where subtle behavioral cues, repetition patterns, and technical surveillance indicators must be recognized before they escalate into threats.
What resonated most with me was the emphasis on pattern recognition and behavioral anomalies. In my profiling work, I have always relied on the principle that intent reveals itself before action. The scenarios reinforced this truth, showing how surveillance indicators whether a vehicle repeating across segments, a suspicious individual in a lobby, or a drone hovering near a residence are the earliest warnings of hostile intent.
The course also aligned with my crime detection expertise by integrating technical counter-surveillance measures with human behavioral analysis. For example, the GPS tracker discovery scenario combined forensic awareness with operational decision-making, while the Bluetooth anomaly exercise highlighted the digital fingerprints left behind by surveillance. These are precisely the intersections where my dual certifications find practical application: bridging the gap between psychological profiling and technical detection.
Why It’s a Good Match
• Behavioral Profiling: The scenarios demanded recognition of pre-attack indicators, target glancing, and unnatural repetition skills central to my certification as a criminal profiler.
• Crime Detection: The exercises required structured responses to surveillance devices, digital anomalies, and layered ambush setups, which directly connect to my training in crime detection and investigative analysis.
• Operational Decision-Making: The emphasis on protective surveillance teams (PST) and counter-surveillance drills matched my professional focus on structured, layered responses rather than reactive improvisation.
• Legacy and Advocacy: Beyond technical skills, the course reinforced the principle that surveillance detection is not just tactical it is about protecting lives, preventing violence, and ensuring dignity. That aligns with my personal mission to awaken conscience and defend the unseen.
What resonated most with me was the emphasis on pattern recognition and behavioral anomalies. In my profiling work, I have always relied on the principle that intent reveals itself before action. The scenarios reinforced this truth, showing how surveillance indicators whether a vehicle repeating across segments, a suspicious individual in a lobby, or a drone hovering near a residence are the earliest warnings of hostile intent.
The course also aligned with my crime detection expertise by integrating technical counter-surveillance measures with human behavioral analysis. For example, the GPS tracker discovery scenario combined forensic awareness with operational decision-making, while the Bluetooth anomaly exercise highlighted the digital fingerprints left behind by surveillance. These are precisely the intersections where my dual certifications find practical application: bridging the gap between psychological profiling and technical detection.
Why It’s a Good Match
• Behavioral Profiling: The scenarios demanded recognition of pre-attack indicators, target glancing, and unnatural repetition skills central to my certification as a criminal profiler.
• Crime Detection: The exercises required structured responses to surveillance devices, digital anomalies, and layered ambush setups, which directly connect to my training in crime detection and investigative analysis.
• Operational Decision-Making: The emphasis on protective surveillance teams (PST) and counter-surveillance drills matched my professional focus on structured, layered responses rather than reactive improvisation.
• Legacy and Advocacy: Beyond technical skills, the course reinforced the principle that surveillance detection is not just tactical it is about protecting lives, preventing violence, and ensuring dignity. That aligns with my personal mission to awaken conscience and defend the unseen.
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It's Mt first time to attend such this course and it will add value to my career. Thank you very much.
