Technical Surveillance Countermeasures Services

TSCM (sometimes referred to as Bug Sweeping) stands for Technical Surveillance Counter Measures. A TSCM survey reduces the risk of a location being under technical surveillance.

The simple answer is that you probably won’t initially be aware that you’re under surveillance. Here are just some of the subtle signs that you’ve been compromised:

• People seem to know things about you and your organisation that aren’t public knowledge
• Something is out of place in your home or office or,
• You suffer a sudden, inexplicable loss of custom. For complete assurance that your privacy has not been compromised, we can provide a risk assessment and advise on the best course of remedial action if necessary.

Although relatively few technical surveillance incidents reach the media, the practice is widespread. From disgruntled employees eavesdropping on their boss, to hostile organisations targeting their competitors, the threat to both companies and individuals is very real.

This depends on your business practices, how you conduct business and who you conduct business with.  As a general guide you should, as a minimum, consider the following areas: executive offices, meeting/conference rooms, offices of key personnel such as your legal and PR teams, and sensitive work areas such as IT labs, server/frame rooms, data storage areas/ data centres. You should also consider residences, executive vehicles, and hotel rooms inline with hybrid working practices and business travel.