Nowadays, many cases arrive where the conversation of a person or personal data or crucial information related to a company is leaked. In this circumstance, maintaining privacy for the victim is hardly possible. Thanks to technology, the number of these types of cases has risen exponentially and has become a matter of great concern. Who knows the next target can be you!
To get rid of such a situation, one needs to perform a TSCM sweep(Technical Surveillance Counter Measure) aka bug sweep. Thus you can keep your personal life, crucial information and business safe and can lead a smooth life.
Let’s explore this-
Technical Surveillance Counter Measures
Technical Surveillance Counter Measures(TSCM Sweep)or simply bug sweep, is a way in which your privacy, valuable information related to your business or social life or other aspects is secured through detailed physical and technical inspection of your office or home environment. It also includes potential areas of vulnerability.
A TSCM not only paves the way for tracing illicit devices but is also capable of detecting the additional areas from where a company or an organisation can lose their crucial information,e.g., unencrypted systems, human error, Bluetooth, IT etc.
Who Might Need a TSCM?
To prevent corporate espionage, businesses which are facing tender losses, information leakage or staff losses, should perform a security sweep. For a business, a security sweep should be included in their counter-espionage policy and according to professionals, performing TSCM with time will definitely enrich the security of your business.
To secure your home privacy, you can go for a bug sweep. Thus you can detect clandestine devices if there are any. They may have been placed there by your partner, previous tenant or landlord.
Performing a TSCM paves the way for absolute peace of mind because with it you know that your privacy is secure. That is why security sweeping has become so important to us.
Phases of TSCM Sweeps
A TSCM sweep includes four phases-
- Physical Scanning of Rooms or Spaces:
In this step, the entire room and other spaces are thoroughly scanned with advanced countermeasure receiver systems. Our experts perform advanced sweeping with frequency-catching devices, GSM hunters(mobile phone detectors), RF detectors, audio and video detectors, infrared sensors and other important tools. We have faced many cases where spy cameras are hidden in ceiling voids and wall vents, listening devices were found in fake pot plants and so on.
- Inspection of Telecommunications, Electrical Devices, Wall Sockets and IT Systems:
We have encountered many cases where hidden cameras, listening devices and other spy gadgets were found from phone handsets, smoke detectors, fake WIFI networks etc. This stage allows us to perform in-depth searches for clandestine devices and increase the possibility of finding the bugging device.
- Inspection of Physical Security and Access Control:
Sometimes a threat can approach directly to you in disguise as a visitor coming for a meter reading or for fixing a computer etc. So the proper implementation of physical access control is an utmost important part of a TSCM sweep. That is why it is essential to ensure restricted access to a property whether it is a home or business.
- Neutralise and Document Bugs and Vulnerabilities:
After identifying any device, our step is to neutralise it and then document it in a manner of a chain of evidence form. This can help in legal proceedings if arrives. If you require a comprehensive TSCM sweep report, our company can compile it. And if it is necessary, we can make recommendations to enhance your security. We charge an additional fee for the sweep reports.