Electronic Bug Detection

Business Counter-espionage

Concerns about eavesdropping are usually prompted by something concrete rather than a vague feeling. Common triggers include a competitor or counterparty appearing to know confidential information they should not, negotiating positions or financial details surfacing outside the room, or physical signs such as items that have been moved, new or unfamiliar fittings, or wiring and sockets that look out of place. Where these indicators recur, they are worth investigating rather than dismissing.

A common sense approach maybe is to think about undertaking a local due diligence bug sweep or electronic bug detection exercise within your environment. This can be a DIY inspection to look at items in the vicinity such as cables (USB charging cables, power extension sockets, wall sockets) office equipment (Desk calculator, pencil sharpener, dehumidifier and electric fan) as well as electronic items (Computers, telephones, clocks) and such other items where eavesdropping devices may have been concealed. Note: we have found listening devices within all the items within brackets.

Regular electronic bug detection sweeps, or local technical inspections are the most reliable method available to detect, defeat and nullify illegal eavesdropping devices, concealed cameras, and other surreptitious surveillance devices. Board members and c-suite officers have a duty of care to the company to protect the company’s secrets and other intellectual property.

One key sign that you might require a professional electronic bug detection sweep, is when others know things they should not. This often leaks out via a slip-of-the-tongue; this could be personal confidential information or business strategy, financials or other related business secrets. Economic espionage is big business and listening devices are widely and cheaply available online and in technology hotspots globally. Where these signs are present, a professional sweep is a proportionate step.

At Risk3 Consulting, we have been protecting the spoken word in Asia since 1992, and our founder and principal consultant, has resided in Hong Kong since 1992. We always take your concerns for your business seriously. We can normally respond to calls for Electronic bug detection requests quickly anywhere in Asia. We operate at the highest levels of confidentiality and integrity and will keep your office business counter espionage investigation as low key as possible. To find out how we can help protect your business and keep your competitive edge please give us a call – away from the suspected area!

What you say in private is your business; keeping it that way is ours.