01
Recognize surveillance
Identify behavioural patterns, repetition, positioning and environmental indicators that may suggest surveillance activity.
Athens • May 2027
Counter-
Surveillance
Training
WITH JOHN KIRIAKOU / FORMER CIA OFFICER
3-Day Intensive Professional Training for VIP Protection & Security Professionals.
3
Days
20
Seats
ATH
Athens
EN
English
Strictly limited to 20 participants
The Training
Counter-surveillance is about seeing what others miss.
This seminar is designed around professional awareness, surveillance recognition, movement analysis and decision-making in real-world environments relevant to VIP and Executive Protection work.
02
Read movement & routes
Examine how routes, timing, predictability and transitions can expose a principal or protection team to observation.
03
Think operationally
Develop a structured mindset for assessing what is happening around you without panic, overreaction or obvious countermeasures.
04
Protect the principal
Connect counter-surveillance awareness to the responsibilities of VIP and Executive Protection professionals.
05
Work through scenarios
Discuss realistic professional situations, indicators, decisions and lessons that can be applied in the field.
06
Small professional cohort
A limited group creates a more focused environment for discussion, scenario analysis and direct interaction with the instructor.
Instructor
John
Kiriakou
FORMER CIA OFFICER
John Kiriakou brings first-hand intelligence-community experience to a focused professional training environment.
The purpose of this seminar is not entertainment or “spy theatre” — it is to help experienced security personnel think more critically about surveillance, exposure and protective movement.
03
Days
Intensive professional training
20
Seats
Strict participant limit
Athens
Greece
May 2027
English
Language
Training language
Training Structure
Three focused days.
A practical structure built around understanding surveillance, identifying risk indicators and applying a counter-surveillance mindset to professional protection work.
Day 01
Understanding surveillance
- How surveillance develops
- Behavioural and environmental indicators
- Pattern recognition and observation
- Common professional blind spots
Day 02
Detection & movement
- Movement and route predictability
- Repeated contacts and positioning
- Vehicle and pedestrian considerations
- Decision-making under uncertainty
Day 03
Application to protection
- VIP / Executive Protection relevance
- Scenario-based analysis
- Team awareness and communication
- Operational lessons and review
Who Should Attend
Designed for security professionals.
01
Executive Protection
& Close Protection
02
VIP
Protection Teams
03
Corporate
Security Professionals
04
Security Managers
& Directors
05
Protective
Intelligence Professionals
06
Risk, Security
& Protective-Services Specialists
Professional training — not a general-public seminar.
20
Participants.
No more.
The limited cohort is intentional. This seminar is designed for focused professional interaction, scenario analysis and direct engagement rather than a large conference audience.
Athens • May 2027/3 Days/English
Professional attendance only
Request a placeRegistration
Limited to 20 participants.
Seminar Fee
€2,000
Per participant
€1,000
Deposit by 15 January 2027
€1,000
Balance by 31 March 2027
- Bank transfer fees are borne by the participant.
- Exact venue and schedule are disclosed to confirmed participants.
- Registration is confirmed only after the required payment and acceptance of the seminar terms.
- Payments are non-refundable except if the seminar is cancelled by the organizer.
Professional Attendance Only
Registrations are intended for individuals working in professional security, protection, risk, intelligence-related or closely associated roles.
Attendance is strictly limited.
Registration is confirmed only after the required payment and acceptance of the seminar terms.
FAQ
Questions.
Athens • May 2027
Train to notice
what others overlook.
Counter-Surveillance Training with former CIA Officer John Kiriakou. Strictly limited attendance for VIP Protection and Security professionals.
20 SEATS ONLY
info@intelligence-security-academy.comRequest registration information