Walsh and Associates provides TSCM services with a thorough and comprehensive view of information and data security. What is commonly referred to as a typical “bug sweep” tends to be a less comprehensive or thorough hunt for obvious eavesdropping devices. Technical Surveillance Countermeasures inspections performed by Walsh and Associates consider and include all aspects of information security as well as human intelligence threats.
Current technology trends and developments can lead to new and dangerous eavesdropping methods which must be considered. Walsh and Associates stays current with technology advances in communications and data transmission as well as cyber security. Advances in technology can be turned to a nefarious use and must be considered, historical eavesdropping methods and devices are still in use and are very effective. It is our experience that many security organizations are so focused on cyber-attacks that they do not consider or focus on other forms of electronic eavesdropping or human intelligence threats.
Our TSCM team has many years of experience and training in the disciplines necessary to provide expert TSCM services. Members of our team have corporate security management experience, intelligence backgrounds, electronics training, network/computer training, telecom experience, law enforcement backgrounds and specific TSCM training.
Our TSCM Teams inspect for the following:
- Covert video cameras
- Video transmitters
- Audio bugs/transmitters
- Hidden recorders
- Data bugs
- Compromised audio-visual systems/Boardrooms/C-suites
- Optical surveillance
- Hidden microphones
- Wi-Fi Hacking
- Networking issues
- Unsecure PA systems
- Optical surveillance
- Audio paths due to architecture/building materials
- Unsecure Network/Telecom centers
- Vulnerable existing office technology and equipment
- Physical Security Threats and Intrusion
- Missing or incomplete data/information policy and procedure
- Inconsistent implementation of security policy and employee abuse of policy
- Obsolete or ineffective security devices and hardware
- Security and compliance issues unique to your business
Walsh and Associates comprehensive TSCM methodology and physical security analysis includes testing for all of the items listed above and can be designed for your unique and special needs. A full physical inspection of the designated areas at the site is always part of our methodology. We will be happy to work with you to create a comprehensive plan for you site and develop a reasonable and thorough counterespionage strategy. Our firm can also assist with investigation and future countermeasures in the event a device or method is discovered. We can also help you refine existing information and physical security policy and procedure after our inspection is complete.
TSCM Inspection Frequency
Many of our clients choose to schedule TSCM inspections either quarterly or bi-annually as a proactive countermeasure against electronic eavesdropping threats. We can assist you in creating a well-designed protection strategy. Many clients contact us after they believe they have been compromised. We will assist immediately as it is still important to know if your data and information security has been breached so that mitigation strategies can be effectively initiated as soon as possible.
Electronic Eavesdropping Threats
