TSCM Services
Technical Surveillance Counter Measures are Security Audits specifically formulated to detect most forms of Electronic Espionage.
Intelligence gathering devices are not confined to listening devices (“bugs”) but include video, data, and other sophisticated systems. To detect such a wide variety of methods requires knowledge, experience and, of course, the right equipment.
TSCM Audits consist of:
- Physical Searches
- Scanning of the RF Spectrum
- Electronic Scanning of Furniture and Fittings
- Inspection of Communication Systems
- And a range of other specialist test procedures
Methods of Intelligence Gathering
There are many ways of gathering intelligence. Not all methods utilise the more shadowy aspects of espionage. Non-Invasive techniques of sorting through the paper re-cycling bin or even sitting next to a group of employees at a social gathering can provide useful information to an alert eavesdropper.
There are two common methods of gathering intelligence:
Human - Befriending an employee and soliciting information from them is a technique used frequently. Once an employee has provided sensitive information, pressure can be applied to gain more information or even physical access to the premises.
Electronic - Electronic eavesdropping is usually undertaken as a last resort. The amount of time, resources and risk required to stage even a modest eavesdropping attack are considerable. However, such methods should not be discounted and should be regularly audited.
