Technical Surveillance Countermeasures
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What is Technical Surveillance Countermeasures
Technical Surveillance Countermeasures (also known as TSCM) refers to a technical inspection performed to detect, identify, locate and neutralize electronic surveillance device(s) in a survey area(s). It is a methodical inspection performed by a skilled practitioner using specialized TSCM equipment. The skill set of the TSCM practitioner and the detection capabilities of the TSCM equipment are key to the success of the technical surveillance countermeasures inspection.
Physical, electronic and network inspections are all integral parts of professional Technical Surveillance Countermeasures. As well, the process includes identifying vulnerabilities that could cause or contribute to illicit electronic access to information. Ultimately, a technical surveillance countermeasures inspection must provide actionable intelligence that can be used to neutralize technical surveillance devices and threats. And, knowledge of the threat level and the surveillance risk of the Client should be considered to help reduce the risk of future exposure.
Inspections & Examinations
Technical Surveillance Countermeasures includes physical inspection, electronic inspection and network examinations.
The physical inspection includes a visual inspection for the presence of bugs, or indications of tampering. Indications of tampering may include: dust, moved ceiling tiles, newly patched or painted surfaces, damaged or modified walls, misaligned electrical outlets, additional cables or cabling, etc.
The electronic TSCM inspection includes: radio frequency (RF) examination, hidden camera detection and other optical threats, thermal inspection, conducted/hard wired threats, wideband detection, etc. We detect active devices, passive devices and devices in standby mode during the electronic TSCM inspection. This ensures bugs that may not be operating during the TSCM inspection, such as store and forward bugs, are also detected.
The network technical surveillance countermeasures TSCM inspection includes detection of surreptitious networks and access points, detection of Wi-Fi, bluetooth and cellular devices, identification of illicit cellular BTS, etc. And, detection of personal electronics that are not designed or intended for surreptitious purposes, such as AirPods and AirTags which can used for surreptitious purposes, are also included.
Detection of spyware/malware programs in cell phones, tablets, laptops and desktop computers is also important, since the camera and/or microphone of infected devices can be used for illicit purposes. And, GPS trackers, electronic eavesdropping devices and personal electronics (e.g. AirTags, AirPods, etc.) in/on vehicles can also be included since they are also used for illicit monitoring purposes.
Technical Surveillance Devices We Detect
ComSec LLC’s technical surveillance countermeasures services detect the following eavesdropping bugs:
- Illicit audio or optical bugging devices.
- GSM, 3g, 4g & 5g cellular eavesdropping devices.
- Wireless bugs.
- Wire & mic taps and telephone taps.
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- Carrier current bugs.
- Micro wireless video bugs.
- Laser or infrared eavesdropping device.
- GPS trackers
- Cell phone spyware / malware
In other words, we detect very simple to very complex bugging devices. We’re equipped and skilled at detecting a full range of bugging devices from the inexpensive, low tech bugs to the very modern, complex bugging devices.
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TSCM Equipment
Specialized technical surveillance countermeasures equipment is necessary to effectively perform professional TSCM services. The equipment must be capable of detecting, identifying and analyzing signals emitted by electronic devices within the survey area. And, Cyber TSCM equipment must be used to detect networks, access points and the associated electronic devices that may compromise privacy. As well, capabilities must include detection of active, passive and switched off electronic devices. Direction finding and signal strength capabilities are also needed so surreptitious signals can be investigated and the threats located.
Frequently used technical surveillance countermeasures equipment includes:
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- RF spectrum analyzers
- Hidden camera detectors
- Optical threat detectors
- Wired device detectors
- Wireless device detectors
- Thermal imagers
- Telephone line and instrument analyzers
- Wi-Fi analyzers, Bluetooth and cellular network and device analyzers
- Cellular tower detectors
- Non linear junction detectors, etc.
TSCM equipment must cover a full range of technical surveillance threats. The radio frequency range, accuracy, precision and actionable intelligence provided by the equipment is critical to the success of the inspection.
ComSec’s TSCM equipment can detect, identify, analyze and locate a full range of technical surveillance device(s) and threats. As well, we provide our Clients with actionable intelligence about issues with surreptitious networks, access points and Cyber TSCM bugs in the survey area.
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About Our Technical Surveillance Countermeasure Services
ComSec uses a multi-faceted counterespionage approach to our services. To provide a thorough assessment of your risk, our TSCM Services include:
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- Technical surveillance countermeasures
- Cyber technical surveillance countermeasures (Cyber TSCM)
- HUMINT (Human Intelligence),
- OSINT (Open Source Intelligence) vulnerability assessments
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Our TSCM Specialists study changes in: technology, network parameters, devices, vulnerabilities, technical surveillance and countermeasures. We ensure new or novel threats are addressed and equipment capabilities updated to address these changes. And, we implement countermeasures and capabilities from study of the changes into our technical surveillance counter measures services to ensure we provide a thorough service for our Clients.
Our TSCM assessments identify human, technical and electronic threats. Ultimately, our goal is to detect the threats and vulnerabilities and to restore your privacy and peace of mind. And, to provide countermeasure recommendations to improve technical security.
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Our TSCM Clients
Technical surveillance countermeasures is performed for Clients at various threat levels, including:
- Federal, state and local government
- Military installations
- Government contractor facilities
- Corporate entities
- Non-profits
- Educational institutions
- News organizations
- Politcal entities
- Celebrities
- HNWIs
- Politicians
- Entrepreneurs
- Business owners
- High risk individuals
Protocols, techniques, and equipment used must be adapted to ensure the Client’s risk level and the information at risk of exposure are properly addressed. The ultimate goal of Technical Surveillance Countermeasures is to defend and protect valuable, sensitive, trade secret and private information from illicit surveillance. Since 2007, ComSec LLC’s skilled, well equipment Specialists have assisted Clients in the USA, and around the world, to protect their valuable info.
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About ComSec LLC
ComSec LLC is a leading Technical Surveillance Countermeasures company in the USA, and globally. We serve government, military, corporations, non-profits, dignitaries, celebrities, executives, HNWIs, and other high risk individuals. Our proprietary detection methodologies, skilled TSCM Specialists and advanced detection equipment set us apart from other providers. And, we update our methodologies and equipment to ensure we are able to detect electronic eavesdropping devices and threats from the low tech, inexpensive to the most advanced.
Above all, we are well known for our electronic eavesdropping device detection capability, our countermeasure recommendations and our aim of restoring your privacy.
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