Strategic Operations for Lone Operators
Strategic Operations for Lone Operators (SOLO) is an advanced training course tailored for experienced black team professionals specializing in physical penetration testing as a lone operator.
Duration: 2 days
Investment: €1500
Location: virtual
Upcoming Courses:
June 20-21, 2026
December 5-6, 2026
This specialized course is designed to challenge, refine, and elevate the skills of seasoned practitioners operating in high-stakes environments where the team size is limited to one.
SOLO delves into the unique challenges and strategies of executing physical penetration tests as a single operative. The curriculum is built on real-world scenarios, equipping participants with the advanced knowledge, tools, and methodologies required to successfully plan, execute, and document physical security audits independently.
Participants will learn how to adapt to the distinct pressures and dynamics of solo operations, ensuring operational success while maintaining safety and professionalism. This is not an introductory course—SOLO demands a solid foundation in black team concepts and experience in penetration testing.
With an emphasis on real-world application, this course serves as a launchpad for aspiring professionals eager to make their mark in the security domain.
Train to Succeed on Solo Physical Security Missions
What You’ll Learn
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Master high-precision, stealth-focused intelligence gathering techniques tailored for a lone operator, enabling thorough pre-mission assessment and actionable insight without support.
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Learn to design and organize complex operations entirely on your own, from objective analysis to logistical coordination, ensuring mission success without external guidance.
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Develop the ability to evaluate your own strengths, weaknesses, and readiness levels, allowing you to refine capabilities and address gaps before critical missions.
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Learn to influence, recruit, and cultivate key human assets through strategic communication, trust-building, and psychological insight to support mission objectives.
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Gain expertise in selecting, customizing, and deploying compact, efficient entry tools designed for discreet, solo operations in diverse environments.
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Master the selection, organization, and maintenance of mission-critical gear to ensure reliability, portability, and readiness in any operational context.
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Refine your ability to discreetly monitor targets and environments, capturing vital intelligence without detection in dynamic or high-risk settings.
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Learn advanced, discreet techniques for gaining access to secured locations, tailored to the unique challenges faced by lone operators in the field.
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Develop the skill to analyze terrain, assess threats, and choose optimal movement paths that balance speed, safety, and operational secrecy.
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Master the covert placement, concealment, and operation of surveillance devices to gather critical intelligence without compromising your position.
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Learn to anticipate operational threats, minimize vulnerabilities, and design backup plans that ensure mission continuity under changing conditions.
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Build the tactics, resource management skills, and mental resilience required to sustain effective performance during extended solo missions.
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Learn to craft believable identities and employ physical or behavioral disguises that enable seamless integration and movement in any environment without arousing suspicion.
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Strengthen your ability to rapidly adapt, improvise, and resolve unforeseen challenges when operating alone in unpredictable environments.
Become a Certified Lone Operator
Graduates of the Strategic Operations for Lone Operators (SOLO) course will leave with unparalleled confidence and competence in conducting physical penetration tests as a lone operator.
They will master advanced techniques for planning, executing, and documenting solo operations while ensuring operational success. Participants will refine their ability to adapt to dynamic challenges, think critically under pressure, and leverage specialized tools and tactics for single-operator missions. By completing this course, graduates will gain the skills and mindset necessary to tackle the unique demands of independent black team operations, setting them apart as elite professionals in the field of physical penetration testing.
Read What Past Students Have To Say
FAQs
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The Strategic Operations for Lone Operators course is an advanced, focused two-day virtual training designed for seasoned physical penetration testers. It sharpens the unique tactics and frameworks required to operate alone in high-stakes environments.
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This course is ideal for experienced black‑team professionals or physical penetration testers looking to hone their solo operational skills—those who already work independently or anticipate high-stakes, lone‑operator scenarios.
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You’ll master a comprehensive skill set that includes solo reconnaissance, mission planning, covert tools and techniques, observation, risk mitigation, disguise and cover story deployment, extended mission tactics, and adaptive problem‑solving under pressure.
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Yes—this is an advanced-level course. Participants should already be versed in physical penetration testing fundamentals before enrolling. It’s not for complete beginners.
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The course is delivered entirely virtually over two days, combining theory with hands‑on, scenario‑based exercises to immerse you in realistic solo‑operator challenges.
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Absolutely. The training includes practical, immersive scenarios that simulate real-world pressures—designed to build confidence and mastery of solo operational tactics through experiential learning.
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Upon successful course completion, you’ll receive a certificate recognizing your capability in strategic operations as a lone operator—a credential attesting to your refined solo‑op skill set.
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You can register directly through the Covert Access Team website via the course page or store. Alternatively, if you prefer invoice payment, email brian@covertaccessteam.com.
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The SOLO course is priced at €1,500.
Enroll in an Upcoming SOLO Course
If you would to pay by invoice, please email brian@covertaccessteam.com.
Want to plan a private SOLO course for your team? Contact us.
“Coming into the SOLO course, I was confident in my technical skills but hadn’t given enough thought to the unique pressures of working completely alone. This training forced me to confront those gaps in a way that was both challenging and energizing. The scenarios were realistic and required me to think several steps ahead, while the feedback was specific and immediately actionable. By the end, I wasn’t just better at the tactics—I was better at managing my own decision-making and pace under stress.”
-R.G., pentester