Technical Papers | TSCM | SIGINT Newsletter
Technological advancements relating to TSCM | SIGINT | ELINT have created a powerful opportunity for experienced and motivated technical operators (aka spectrum warriors) to deploy extremely low cost, scalable, feature packed, and amazingly sophisticated Software Defined Radio (SDR) solutions.
The threats are even more profound as state-sponsored threat actors have embraced Artificial Intelligence (AI) into their core strategy of obtaining information with smart technology. The Kestrel TSCM and SIGINT professional software continues to evolve and adapt to these changes in near real time.
Professional TSB certified Technical Security Specialists (TSS) TM operating within the realities of a modern moving target threat model, within the commercial, corporate, government, law enforcement, military and national security infrastructure across Canada and internationally benefit from this innovation science.
Those involved in responding to many of the known, unknown and developing technological threat levels of economic and state-sponsored espionage will agree unanimously that many different equipment resources, methods and techniques must be deployed to satisfy a wide variety of sweep requirements.
The Kestrel TSCM ® Professional Software includes, not just spectrum analyzer capability, but provides focused scalability, multiple deployment strategies; all within a single easily deployed platform.
The Kestrel TSCM ® Professional Software Speaks a Language
of its Own! Embrace It, Learn It, or Fall Behind!
The present day reality requires a bold, modern approach beyond the confines of obsolete concepts and equipment designs that fail to stand up to the needs of national security and the homeland security apparatus.
Our newsletters tackle industry misconceptions, emerging threat technology, respond to competitive noise, and provide a description of the powerful feature rich capability of the the Kestrel TSCM ® Professional Software.
It Must Always be Remembered that the Technical Operator
(aka Spectrum Warrior) is the Spectrum Analyzer!
Published Articles and Papers
The following are reprints of published articles and papers relating to Technical Surveillance Countermeasures (TSCM) and Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) roles across the public and private sector.
JOURNAL OF INTERNATIONAL SECURITY (INTERSEC) | AUGUST 2024 | A NEW ERA | PAUL D TURNER, TSS TSI
The Significance of Merging-Emerging TSCM Technologies
JOURNAL OF INTERNATIONAL SECURITY (INTERSEC) | MARCH 2024 | SIGINT, TSCM and ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE | PAUL D TURNER, TSS TSI
Examines the growing role that AI plays in SIGINT and TSCM
JOURNAL OF INTERNATIONAL SECURITY (INTERSEC) | FEBRUARY 2024 | SIGINT vs TSCM | PAUL D TURNER, TSS TSI
Introduces the challenges of SIGINT vs TSCM
JOURNAL OF INTERNATIONAL SECURITY (INTERSEC) | FEBRUARY 2023 | ARE YOU BEING COMPROMISED | PAUL D TURNER, TSS TSI
Understanding the Radio-Frequency Process and Operator Training Considerations
JOURNAL OF INTERNATIONAL SECURITY (INTERSEC) | JANUARY 2023 | RADIO FREQUENCY INTERCEPT | PAUL D TURNER, TSS TSI
Symmetrical 360-degree Logic, Across the Threat Actor, the Professional Spectrum Warrior and the Role of the Technical Analyst
JOURNAL OF INTERNATIONAL SECURITY (INTERSEC) | MARCH 2022 | SEARCH AND DESTROY | PAUL D TURNER, TSS TSI
The Importance of Visible Light Communication (VLC) when it comes to the TSCM Role
JOURNAL OF INTERNATIONAL SECURITY (INTERSEC) | FEBRUARY 2022 | LET THERE BE LIGHT | PAUL D TURNER, TSS TSI
Historical Developments and Emerging use of Visible Light Communication (VLC) and Visible Light Modulation (VLM)
JOURNAL OF INTERNATIONAL SECURITY (INTERSEC) | FEBRUARY 2021 | POWERLINE ANALYTICS | PAUL D TURNER, TSS TSI
PLC | BPL Baseline Monitoring and Real-Time Spectral Data as a Reference Resource for Comparative Analysis
JOURNAL OF INTERNATIONAL SECURITY (INTERSEC) | JANUARY 2021 | POWER PLAY | PAUL D TURNER, TSS TSI
Why Securing the Unprotected Power Line Network Remains a Vital National Security Challenge
JOURNAL OF INTERNATIONAL SECURITY (INTERSEC) | FEBRUARY 2020 | REMOTE CONTROL | PAUL D TURNER, TSS TSI
The significance of Remote Spectrum Surveillance and Monitoring (RSSM)
JOURNAL OF INTERNATIONAL SECURITY (INTERSEC) | JANUARY 2020 | TECHNICAL SECURITY REALITY | PAUL D TURNER, TSS TSI
Why technical Surveillance Countermeasures (TSCM) Remains as Vital as Ever in the Current Climate
TSCM | SIGINT White Papers
Whitepapers provide valuable technical information relating to a modern TSCM approach and methodology. They also provide useful examples of practical field deployment of the the Kestrel TSCM ® Professional Software.
THE ART AND SCIENCE OF REMOTE SPECTRUM SURVEILLANCE AND MONITORING | PDF | 2020-03-17 |
OPERATION KESTREL ICE | PDF | 2012-09-24 |
Kestrel TSCM ® | SIGINT Newsletter | 2023
| Newsletter | October 2023 | PDF | 2023-10-01
Wow! 100th Edition | GSAD MDA-KRT and EDM-KRT | GSAD-KRT | Tap Capture Plot (TCP) TM
| Newsletter | September 2023 | PDF | 2023-09-01
Did You Know? | Kestrel Spectral Energy Locator (KSEL) | Kestrel Lightning (KL Series) RTSA Hardware | CSTC 2024 | Hawk-Eye Optical (Photonic) Probe Kit
| Newsletter | August 2023 | PDF | 2023-08-01
New Kestrel Capability | New Training Opportunities | Kestrel Transitional Spectral Energy Localizer (TSEL) | TCP AUTO-APD | Counterfeit Kestrel Training | Kestrel Lightning SDR
| Newsletter | July 2023 | PDF | 2023-07-01
Focus on the Spectrum Warrior | Maximum Effort Runtime Environment | TSCM is Not a DIY Task! | Why Our Training is Different | Canadian Technical Security Conference (CTSC 2024)
| Newsletter | June 2023 | PDF | 2023-06-01
Kestrel Focus on Excellence | Updates Operator Training | Kestrel SIGINT Professional Software | Canadian Technical Security Conference (CTSC 2024)
| Newsletter | May 2023 | PDF | 2023-05-01
The Future is Bright – Part II | Be Aware of Counterfeit Training! | Canadian Technical Security Conference (CTSC 2024)
| Newsletter | April 2023 | PDF | 2023-04-01
The Future is Bright | Counterfeit Training | Canadian Technical Security Conference (CTSC) | SIGINT Challenge
| Newsletter | March 2023 | PDF | 2023-03-01
United Kingdom (UK) | European Union (EU) Update | Be Aware of Counterfeit Training and Certification | Canadian Technical Security Conference (CTSC 2023)
| Newsletter | February 2023 | PDF | 2023-02-01
Focus and Methodology | Total Energy Capture (TEC) | Training and Certification | Canadian Technical Security Conference (CTSC 2023)
| Newsletter | January 2023 | PDF | 2023-01-01
A Year in Review | Licensing Model Changes Effective January 04, 2023 | Canadian Technical Security Conference (CTSC) | Vilution Ltd. Master Distributor (UK) and (EU)
Kestrel TSCM ® | SIGINT Newsletter | 2022
| Newsletter | December 2022 | PDF | 2022-12-01
Licensing Model Changes Effective January 04, 2023 | Canadian Technical Security Conference (CTSC) | Vilution Ltd. Master Distributor (UK) and (EU)
| Newsletter | November 2022 | PDF | 2022-11-01
TSCM Standards and Objectives | Today’s Threat Environment | Vilution Ltd., Appointed Master Distributor
| Newsletter | October 2022 | PDF | 2022-10-01
TSCM IQ capture | Signal Hound (SM435C) | Vilution Ltd., Appointed Master Distributor | CTSC 2023 | All Things Kestrel Virtual Classroom
| Newsletter | September 2022 | PDF | 2022-09-01
Next Generation Development | Digital Demodulation | Canadian Technical Security Conference (CTSC 2023)
| Newsletter | August 2022 | PDF | 2022-08-01
What is Going On? | Advanced Activity Event Scheduler | Canadian Technical Security Conference (CTSC)
| Newsletter | July 2022 | PDF | 2022-07-01
Introduction to the Kestrel Software Methodology | Canadian Technical Security Conference (CTSC)
| Newsletter | June 2022 | PDF | 2022-06-01
Liability Mitigation Concepts | Software Automatic Update Tool
| Newsletter | May 2022 | PDF | 2022-05-01
Dynamic Trace Autonomous Platform (DTAP-GPS) | Software Automatic Update Tool
| Newsletter | April 2022 | PDF | 2022-04-01
Drone Mania! | Using a Spectrum Analyzer as a Drone Detection Resource
| Newsletter | March 2022 | PDF | 2022-03-01
Understanding Kestrel Photonic Remote Radio Connectivity | Kestrel Real-Time “Bridgehead” Automatic Software Update Tool
| Newsletter | February 2022 | PDF | 2022-02-01
Kestrel Optical Detection Sensor Technology | Automatic Software Update Tool | Canadian Technical Security Conference (CTSC)
| Newsletter | January 2022 | PDF | 2022-01-01
Waterfall Display (WFD) Analytics | Waterfall Display (WFD) | Canadian Technical Security Conference (CTSC)
Kestrel TSCM ® | SIGINT Newsletter | 2021
| Newsletter | December 2021 | PDF | 2021-12-01
Signal Hound SM435B Receiver | A Year in Review | Canadian Technical Security Conference (CTSC)
| Newsletter | November 2021 | PDF | 2021-11-01
Virtual Classroom Success Story | Generational Software | Technical Operator Centric Approach | Kestrel Central Visualizer | Remote Radio Management
| Newsletter | October 2021 | PDF | 2021-10-01
The Importance of Competency Training in Face of a Modern Ambient Spectrum Environment | Advanced Network Enabled Remote Radio Management
| Newsletter | September 2021 | PDF | 2021-09-01
Understanding the Generational Advantages of TCP Dimensional Geo-Location Heat Mapping | TEMPEST | EMSEC
| Newsletter | August 2021 | PDF | 2021-08-01
Intelligent Spectrum and Human Intellect | Exceed Detect Model (EDM) | Burst Detect Model (BDM)
| Newsletter | July 2021 | PDF | 2021-07-01
Part III | How TSS Certification is Achieved | Technical Research and Standards Group (TRSG) | Training is not Experience
| Newsletter | June 2021 | PDF | 2021-06-01
Part II | Experience, Professional Development, Equipment Resources | TSB Certification Extends Your Professional Credibility
| Newsletter | May 2021 | PDF | 2021-05-01
Part I | TSCM Training, Certification and Experience | Self Regulation
| Newsletter | April 2021 | PDF | 2021-04-01
Kestrel Central Visualizer (KCV) and Distributed Remote Radio Management (RRM) | TDOA Implementation
| Newsletter | March 2021 | PDF | 2021-03-01
Kestrel | Artificial Intelligence (AI) | Trained Spectrum Statistical Modelling | Burst Detection
| Newsletter | February 2021 | PDF | 2021-02-01
Buying the Best, is not always Buying the Best | Incremental Upgrade | Scalability | Cost vs Quality | Innovation Delivered
| Newsletter | January 2021 | PDF | 2021-01-01
Global Pandemic vs Kestrel TSCM Professional Software | Software Engineering and Development | JJN Digital (EDD-24T) NLJD
Kestrel TSCM ® | SIGINT Newsletter | 2020
| Newsletter | December 2020 | PDF | 2020-12-01
| Newsletter | November 2020 | PDF | 2020-11-01
| Newsletter | October 2020 | PDF | 2020-10-01 |
| Newsletter | September 2020 | PDF | 2020-09-01 |
| Newsletter | August 2020 | PDF | 2020-08-01 |
| Newsletter | July 2020 | PDF | 2020-07-01 |
| Newsletter | June 2020 | PDF | 2020-06-01 |
| Newsletter | May 2020 | PDF | 2020-05-01 |
| Newsletter | April 2020 | PDF | 2020-04-01 |
| Newsletter | March 2020 | PDF | 2020-03-01 |
| Newsletter | February 2020 | PDF | 2020-02-01 |
| Newsletter | January 2020 | PDF | 2020-01-01 |
Kestrel TSCM ® | SIGINT Newsletter | 2019
| Newsletter | December 2019 | PDF | 2019-12-01 |
| Newsletter | November 2019 | PDF | 2019-11-01 |
| Newsletter | October 2019 | PDF | 2019-10-01 |
| Newsletter | September 2019 | PDF | 2019-09-01 |
| Newsletter | August 2019 | PDF | 2019-08-01 |
| Newsletter | July 2019 | PDF | 2019-07-01 |
| Newsletter | June 2019 | PDF | 2019-06-01 |
| Newsletter | May 2019 | PDF | 2019-05-01 |
| Newsletter | April 2019 | PDF | 2019-04-01 |
| Newsletter | March 2019 | PDF | 2019-03-01 |
| Newsletter | February 2019 | PDF | 2019-02-01 |
| Newsletter | January 2019 | PDF | 2019-01-01 |
Kestrel TSCM ® | SIGINT Newsletter | 2018
| Newsletter | December 2018 | PDF | 2018-12-01 |
| Newsletter | November 2018 | PDF | 2018-11-01 |
| Newsletter | October 2018 | PDF | 2018-10-01 |
| Newsletter | September 2018 | PDF | 2018-09-01 |
| Newsletter | August 2018 | PDF | 2018-08-01 |
| Newsletter | July 2018 | PDF | 2018-07-01 |
| Newsletter | June 2018 | PDF | 2018-06-01 |
| Newsletter | May 2018 | PDF | 2018-05-01 |
| Newsletter | April 2018 | PDF | 2018-04-01 |
| Newsletter | March 2018 | PDF | 2018-03-01 |
| Newsletter | February 2018 | PDF | 2018-02-01 |
| Newsletter | January 2018 | PDF | 2018-01-01 |
Kestrel TSCM ® | SIGINT Newsletter | 2017
| Newsletter | December 2017 | PDF | 2017-12-01 |
| Newsletter | November 2017 | PDF | 2017-11-01 |
| Newsletter | October 2017 | PDF | 2017-10-01 |
| Newsletter | September 2017 | PDF | 2017-09-01 |
| Newsletter | August 2017 | PDF | 2017-08-01 |
| Newsletter | July 2017 | PDF | 2017-07-01 |
| Newsletter | June 2017 | PDF | 2017-06-01 |
| Newsletter | May 2017 | PDF | 2017-05-01 |
| Newsletter | April 2017 | PDF | 2017-04-01 |
| Newsletter | March 2017 | PDF | 2017-03-01 |
| Newsletter | February 2017 | PDF | 2017-02-01 |
| Newsletter | January 2017 | PDF | 2017-01-01 |
Kestrel TSCM ® | SIGINT Newsletter | 2016
| Newsletter | December 2016 | PDF | 2016-12-01 |
| Newsletter | November 2016 | PDF | 2016-11-01 |
| Newsletter | October 2016 | PDF | 2016-10-01 |
| Newsletter | September 2016 | PDF | 2016-09-01 |
| Newsletter | August 2016 | PDF | 2016-08-01 |
| Newsletter | July 2016 | PDF | 2016-07-01 |
| Newsletter | June 2016 | PDF | 2016-06-01 |
| Newsletter | May 2016 | PDF | 2016-05-01 |
| Newsletter | April 2016 | PDF | 2016-04-01 |
| Newsletter | March 2016 | PDF | 2016-03-01 |
| Newsletter | February 2016 | PDF | 2016-02-01 |
| Newsletter | January 2016 | PDF | 2016-01-01 |
Kestrel TSCM ® | SIGINT Newsletter | 2015
| Newsletter | December 2015 | PDF | 2015-12-01 |
| Newsletter | November 2015 | PDF | 2015-11-01 |
| Newsletter | October 2015 | PDF | 2015-10-01 |
| Newsletter | September 2015 | PDF | 2015-09-01 |
| Newsletter | August 2015 | PDF | 2015-08-01 |
| Newsletter | July 2015 | PDF | 2015-07-01 |