Technical Security Counter Measures (TSCM) cover the detection, location and neutralisation of hidden electronic eavesdropping devices, the identification of technical security vulnerabilities, and the protection of sensitive information. For boardrooms, executive offices and any environment where confidentiality is critical, an undetected device can mean a serious breach of commercially or personally sensitive information.
Our sweeps are carried out by specialist officers using professional-grade detection equipment, working discreetly and without disrupting day-to-day business operations. Every sweep covers both electronic and physical vulnerabilities, not just a scan for active transmissions.
TSCM sits naturally alongside our risk consultancy and technical security services, giving clients a single, trusted provider for the full range of confidentiality and information protection needs.
Detection and location of hidden electronic eavesdropping and surveillance devices.
Targeted sweeps of boardrooms and meeting spaces ahead of sensitive discussions.
Counter-surveillance sweeps extended to vehicles and private residences on request.
Identification of technical security weaknesses beyond active eavesdropping devices.
Guidance on protecting sensitive communications and information from technical compromise.
A clear, confidential report following every sweep, confirming findings and any action taken.
TSCM sweeps are carried out by the same specialist technical division that designs and maintains our clients’ CCTV, access control and integrated security systems, giving them a genuine, working understanding of the technical environment being swept.
Octaga Security Services was commissioned to conduct a Technical Surveillance Countermeasures (TSCM) survey at a private residence in Norfolk. The engagement was undertaken to provide the client with reassurance regarding the integrity and security of their home, while identifying potential vulnerabilities to unauthorised electronic surveillance and other security threats.
The primary objective of the TSCM survey was to establish whether any unauthorised listening, eavesdropping or tracking devices were present within the surveyed areas. Our specialist team carried out a comprehensive assessment, incorporating a range of technical examinations and testing procedures designed to identify potential surveillance threats and assess the residence’s vulnerability to electronic compromise.
The assessment also considered wider security vulnerabilities across the property, enabling Octaga to provide the client with practical and proportionate recommendations to strengthen existing protective measures and enhance the overall security of the residence.
Through a discreet and methodical approach, Octaga provided the client with greater assurance that their home and privacy were protected, while identifying opportunities to further strengthen their residential security arrangements.
Whether it’s a routine precaution ahead of a board meeting or a response to a specific concern, our TSCM sweeps give clients real confidence that their most sensitive conversations remain private.
Get in touch in complete confidence to discuss a TSCM sweep for your boardroom, offices or premises.