Combat Studies Group: GroundRod Level 1 Course Review

A conservative estimate suggests the National Security Agency (NSA) collects more than 10 exabytes of data annually (1) (2). Or enough data to watch movies for the next 285,000 years.

If that doesn't generate a spontaneous bowel movement of pure terror, I'm not sure what will.

All this data they are collecting on you is primarily about making money (3). It gets dark real fast when a government organization wants to use that data against you.

What can we do to be better prepared and deal with this reality?

What is the GroundRod 1 Course?

It's a two-day course were your learn how to take the first steps to protect yourself from digital surveillance.

For example, I understand that we have zero privacy when using technology. But how bad is it? And what steps can I undertake to protect myself?

The instructor, Kay (@K_CSG), covers that in the course. Kay is a former combat and OGA veteran, an INFOSEC professional, and a firearms and tactics instructor.

He has taught the GroundRod courses for many years. He started teaching our special forces soldiers overseas how to protect their digital privacy from foreign intelligence agencies and corporations.

Due to the high demand for this course, he started teaching American citizens (and celebrities) how to protect themselves from digital surveillance and use technology to help them instead of harm them.

Who is this course for?

It's a class for the everyday citizen. This class helps you and me take back our digital privacy.

If you are concerned about the data corporations, cybercriminals, and governments are stealing from you, this is the course for you. It teaches you how to stop this digital theft.

Don't think you have to be a tech version of Jason Bourne to take this course. Most of us are Juan Jason Bourne when it comes to tech! 👇👇👇

Do you need to be a tech nerd to sign up for this class? No! Bring your curiosity and a Windows (preferably) laptop or a Macbook (2014 or older).

A good friend of mine, a dedicated professional and a former GRS Team Leader. Its my opinion that his GroundRod 1 & 2 are probably the most important courses a civilian can take. https://t.co/LfEpESaY0j https://t.co/yFPDTl0VC7

— NC Scout (@Brushbeater) April 16, 2024

Student Testimonials

I asked the guys in the class to write one-liners about this course:

"The best digital surveillance countermeasures course available in the civilian sector."

1. It's the best course if you can only afford one—superb foundation for a preparedness mindset.
2. This class was mind-blowing! Anyone security-minded should learn this.
3. I learned that I have a great deal to learn about security issues.
4. It's a big, scary world. Knowing the risk of learning basic protection is an excellent first step.
5. Every patriot should take this course. I can't wait for GroundRod 2 and 3.
6. I am glad I came to this course. Unreal how detailed the digital world has gotten (in a scary way)
7. What a fantastic introduction to privacy. The class is a must for privacy-minded people.

Day 1