Counter Elicitation Techniques Training

The Counter-Elicitation Techniques Training (CETT) course is a comprehensive training program focused on counter-elicitation, an essential defense mechanism against social engineering efforts.

Duration: 2 days
Investment: €1500
Location: virtual

Upcoming Courses:
August 29-30, 2026

Learn to Recognize and Stop Social Engineering Attempts

This course equips participants with the skills needed to detect and defeat attempts at information extraction through subtle questioning & statements, rapport manipulation, and observation of non-verbal cues.

While covering the broader defensive strategies against social engineering, the program specifically dives into counter-elicitation methods and their application in both digital and physical realms. CETT is designed with the understanding that everyone has information they consider confidential and vital to protect. Recognizing that threats are not limited to security experts or business leaders, this course emphasizes

What You’ll Learn

  • Understand the principles and psychology behind elicitation, including how adversaries subtly extract information without raising suspicion.

  • Learn to identify the conversational tactics and behavioral cues used to steer discussions toward sensitive topics.

  • Develop heightened situational awareness to spot early signs of manipulation in both casual and formal interactions.

  • Gain the skills to recognize when someone is actively probing for information and assess their potential motives.

  • Strengthen active listening techniques to pick up on subtle cues, patterns, and inconsistencies that signal elicitation.

  • Master ways to guide, redirect, or close conversations without revealing sensitive details or creating conflict.

  • Learn to read nonverbal cues that reveal interest, deception, or hidden intent in a conversation.

  • Apply proven verbal and nonverbal tactics to block or neutralize information-gathering attempts in real time.

  • Create personal and professional safeguards to prevent accidental disclosure of sensitive data.

  • Practice recognizing and responding to elicitation attempts through realistic, scenario-based training.

  • Understand how these skills apply across corporate, field, operational, and everyday situations.

  • Build the awareness and techniques necessary to resist broader social engineering attacks that exploit human trust.

  • Cultivate a mindset of constant, balanced vigilance to protect yourself and your organization from targeted information gathering.

Earn Your Counter-Elicitation Certificate

Participants who have successfully completed the Counter-Elicitation Training Toolbox course and received their certification have demonstrated advanced skills in assessing and countering communication strategies used for information gathering.

Certified individuals have engaged in practical Counter-Elicitation scenarios where they showcased their ability to employ counter-elicitation and defensive social engineering techniques to manage and control information exchange. They have expertise in rapport manipulation, are adept at interpreting non-verbal signals, can identify elicitation techniques and have the capability to discern and protect against manipulative tactics aimed at extracting information.

Enroll in an Upcoming CETT Course

Counter Elicitation Toolbox Training | August 29-30, 2026
€1,500.00

If you would to pay by invoice, please email brian@covertaccessteam.com.

Want to plan a private CETT course for your team? Contact us.

FAQs

  • Counter-elicitation is the practice of recognizing, interrupting, and neutralizing attempts to extract sensitive information through conversation—whether in person, over the phone, or online.

  • This training is ideal for security professionals, corporate executives, investigators, and anyone who may be targeted for their access to sensitive or proprietary information.

  • No prior experience is required. The course is designed to be accessible to all skill levels while still offering advanced techniques for experienced professionals.

  • The course is taught live online, combining interactive instruction, demonstrations, and practical role-playing exercises to ensure concepts are immediately applicable.

  • Yes. The training includes realistic scenarios and role-play exercises that allow you to practice both detecting and countering elicitation attempts in real time.

  • You’ll be able to recognize different elicitation tactics, manage sensitive conversations effectively, and protect yourself or your organization from targeted information gathering.

  • The course fee is €1,500.

  • Yes. Participants who complete the training receive a certificate acknowledging their proficiency in counter-elicitation techniques.

  • You can register directly through the Covert Access Team website or contact brian@covertaccessteam.com for invoice payment options.

"After completing the Elicitation Training Toolbox course, I recognized my vulnerability to elicitation tactics. The Counter Elicitation course has since boosted my confidence, equipping me to identify and avoid such techniques. This training has significantly enhanced my defensive capabilities in both professional and personal settings."

—Thomas L., C-level exec