TSCM Specialist

Sound consulting from an industry expert

As a TSCM specialist and privacy professional, who regularly conducts eavesdropping detection audits, technical surveillance countermeasures surveys, (debugging sweeps) and local technical inspections, although these terms are somewhat interchangeable TSCM operations are designed to detect, defeat, and nullify clandestinely installed recording, listening or bugging devices, as well as identify concealed cameras (spycams). A TSCM specialist protects companies against theft of their intellectual capital, strategy, and business secrets.

This is achieved by the deployment of specialist equipment designed to intercept or identify radio frequency transmissions, detect electronic components inside items where there should be none, such as books, ornaments or other office items. Additionally, a full physical inspection is undertaken to detect items which are either switched off, inert, (due to expired power supplies) as well as other technical threats within strategic locations under search. A technical surveillance countermeasures audit would be incomplete without both undertaking a full physical search and a detailed examination of the RF spectrum.

Clients often ask what kind of bugging devices are most prevalent in Asia. Although there are some geographical disparities, in Hong Kong it would be a GSM listening device which is normally concealed within either an electrical wall socket, power extension lead, or other item of electrical equipment; such devices can be installed quickly, which is why controlling and supervising physical access to sensitive areas is an important part of reducing the risk. Concealed or hidden cameras (spycams) are also found throughout Asia. Obvious locations for these devices are within hotels. (Both meeting facilities and guest rooms)

Newer eavesdropping threats include listening devices which connect to Wi-Fi access points, Bluetooth low energy devices, as well as GPS tracking devices. We will be happy to discuss your options for service and to develop an eavesdropping detection audit programme to protect your privacy, corporate intellectual property, and business strategy moving forward.

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 to deploy a TSCM specialist quickly anywhere in Asia. We operate at the highest levels of confidentiality and integrity and will keep your office eavesdropping detection audit 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.