Technical Surveillance Counter-Measures

TSCM (Technical Surveillance Counter-Measures) is the original military abbreviation provided to the trade of bug-sweeping or electronic counter-surveillance. It is related to ELINT, SIGINT and ECM.

The United States Department of Defense defines a TSCM survey as a service provided by qualified personnel to detect the presence of technical surveillance devices and hazards and to identify technical security weaknesses that could aid in the conduct of a technical penetration of the surveyed facility. A TSCM survey will provide a professional evaluation of the facility's technical security posture and normally will consist of a thorough visual, electronic, and physical examination in and about the surveyed facility.

This definition is however lacking some of the technical scope involved. COMSEC (Communications Security), ITSEC (Information Technology Security) and physical security are also a major part of the work in the modern environment, the advent of multimedia devices and remote control technologies allow huge scope for removal of massive amounts of data in very secure environments by the staff employed within, with or without their knowledge. Even PlayStation Portables (PSPs) have wireless connectivity and optional storage capacity, therefore connection and forward on receive over 54Mbps wireless for hundreds of meters is achievable. This is only the tip of the iceberg.

Specific Threats to be Assessed

Specific threats to be addressed by our inspection will include tests for the following:

  • Clandestine Radio Transmitters (whether active or inactive)
  • Covert Video Transmitters(whether active or inactive)
  • Carrier Current RF Transmitters (Audio on AC or Phones)
  • Telephone Modifications (Room Audio present)
  • Infrared Transmitters (Audio travelling by lightwave)
  • Hidden Microphones (Hard Wired)
  • Analog or Digital Recording Devices
  • Naturally Occurring Audio Paths (HVAC, Plumbing, etc.)
  • Key Loggers on Personal Computers (Hardware)
  • Rogue or Insecure Bluetooth Devices (Cell phones,PDA, Printers, etc.)
  • Real time snapshot of all WLAN infrastructure and activity (801.11 a/b/g)

Rates

$250.00 per hour includes all equipment used.
If Thermal Imaging is requested, extra charges will apply
RETAINER IS NECESSARY FOR ALL WORK