The Challenge
The financial services industry has been at the forefront of many high-profile corporate espionage cases over recent years,
and banks and other financial institutions remain the most targeted among hackers.
A leading international investment bank, with a presence in most major markets around the world, was reviewing the provision of its TSCM inspections which had long formed the basis of its counter-espionage strategy. The company invited
TSCM suppliers to tender for the company’s future counter-surveillance requirements.
The Solution
Esoteric were awarded the contract to support the organisation by providing an innovative and effective counter
espionage strategy that included a range of solutions that would deliver sufficient flexibility to meet the ever-changing
needs of the business. In addition to regular TSCM inspections of the most sensitive of areas, bespoke training was
provided to the company’s security personnel to enable them to carry out interim, short-notice physical searches in key
areas in support of the regular TSCM inspections.
Value-add security briefings were provided to key personnel and an educational campaign was introduced to raise
awareness of the threats to the wider staff population.
Finally, Esoteric’s In Place Monitoring System (IPMS), a permanent countermeasures sensor, was installed within the
organisations boardroom, where the most sensitive of conversations were deemed to take place, delivering 24/7
protection from eavesdropping.
The Benefits
This multi-dimensional strategic approach provided great protection to the organisation, whilst delivering improved efficiencies and a return on investment. The new in-house capability not only supported the organisation’s overall counter surveillance strategy but provided the organisation with greater confidence. The strategy was reviewed quarterly to ensure that it was fit for purpose and aligned to the organisation’s objectives at all times
