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Technical Security Countermeasures (TSCM)

TSCM Surveys

Technical Security Countermeasures (TSCM)

What is TSCM?

It’s terminology that has been around for many years and first developed in the government and migrated to the business and personal areas of society.   TSCM was considered high-tech technology dealing with government and secure facilities.

However, with the advances in technology it is no longer limited to the government. Today TSCM as evolved into a large-scale business that caters to business and individuals worldwide.

With these advances we are more aware of our environment. Which has led us to be a more litigious society holding individuals to higher standards. In order to survive in our modern day high-tech society we now must consider and not overlook many things that were not previously in the equation. We must consider things such things as:

  • Corporate Espionage
  • Non Disclosure Agreements
  • Non Compete Agreements
  • Privacy Concerns
  • Secrecy Issues
  • Due Diligence
  • Intellectual Property Protection
  • Confidentially in Merger and Acquisitions
  • Protect Stockholders
  • High Profile Individuals

So in the private sector we are now facing many modern day issues and concerns that were not present in the twenty century. Corporations and individuals are much more aware and concerned about protecting their physical and intellectual property.

In the early days, of Countermeasures in the private sector, many believed they were protected with a sweep being conducted utilizing a low tech handheld RF scanner and handheld telephone scanner. This is no longer the standard for countermeasures that are conducted today.

Today, highly trained individuals utilize highly specialized and technical equipment and procedures to detect and identify clandestine compromises to a business or individuals security.

A positive approach and awareness of TSCM will aid and develop an overall effective security culture.

Before a TSCM survey is conducted, it is important to consult with the client and discuss their needs and concerns.   This will enable a plan to be developed that best serves the clients needs. Information regarding the client and concerns will include some of the following:

  • Why do you think you need a TSCM survey?
  • Are you aware of any sensitive information that has been leaked?
  • How do you know/suspect that information is being leaked?
  • Have you been having any issues with your telephones? Noise on the line?
  • Are there any disgruntled employees that may leak sensitive information?
  • What type of facility or structures are involved?
  • Who would benefit from information gained regarding you or your business?
  • Who has access to sensitive information?
  • Privacy from prying paparazzi.

The specialized technical equipment and techniques for detecting eavesdropping devices in a TSCM Survey will attempt to identify/ locate devices and compromises of the following nature:

  • Ultrasonic Listening Devices
  • Acoustic Listening Devices
  • VLF Listening Devices
  • Radio Frequency Transmitters
  • Infrared Listening Devices
  • Laser Microphones
  • Visible Light Transmissions
  • Current Carrier Transmitting Devices
  • GSM Listening Devices
  • GSM/GPS Tracking Devices
  • Telephone System Compromises
  • Wi-Fi/Router signals
  • Cable Services
  • Hidden Cameras

Services can be segregated into several different categories. Costs are generally based upon square footage, communications equipment to be inspected, and travel costs and time.

The following breakdown is a guide to estimating the cost of a TSCM Survey:

Residential/ Small Office TSCM Option:

  • Approximately 1500 square feet
  • 5 Rooms/Offices
  • 5 Land Line Telephones/Fax Machine
  • Written Report of survey findings

Residential/ Corporate TSCM Option:

  • Approximately 2500 square feet
  • 10 Rooms/Offices
  • 10 Land Line Telephones/Fax Machine
  • Written Report of survey findings

Executive TSCM Option:

  • Approximately 4000 square feet
  • 5 Small Sized Offices
  • 3 Medium Sized Offices
  • 1 Large Office/Conference Room/Boardroom
  • 15 Land Line Telephones
  • Written Report of survey findings

In cases where a complete package is not necessary, a survey can be tailored to an individual client.

All Surveys and Inspections will include the use of state of the art equipment and techniques to detect and locate compromises in privacy.