Technical Surveillance Counter Measures
(TSCM)
Information about our TSCM Services and
Wayne CARNEY
M.S. (Criminology) Ed Adv Dip Policing, Intelligence, Risk Management/Investigations
Managing Director Special Operations Group Australia Memeber of ACFE, IALEFI, ASIS, COC, AIPIO, APD, ASIAL
The best method of protection is prevention with comprehensive professional Technical Surveillance Countermeasures (TSCM). Adequate knowledge of current attack methods employed, as well as effective countermeasures, are vital to fully appreciate the detailed TSCM services which MUST be performed.
Technical security is a very specialized field, requiring dedicated, full-time professionals with past TSCM experience, extensive training and sophisticated equipment. Many companies offer TSCM services, which achieve various levels of protection, depending upon equipment, knowledge, experience, training, morals and business ethics.
Wayne CARNEY has been a Licensed Investigator and Security Consultant for over 28 Years. He has prior law enforcement and military experience. He is highly qualified and regarded ethical by his peers and clients.
Posed with the task of performing a comprehensive TSCM survey, whether professionally provided or in-house, is difficult, as accurate and truthful information on TSCM is scant at best. This lack of information is compounded by the fact that surveillance has become increasingly sophisticated due to technological advances.
Understanding TSCM Surveys
With a clear understanding of the abundant electronic eavesdropping techniques available, a more thorough and comprehensive Incorporating legislative Protection/ TSCM survey can be achieved.
Some less than reputable service organizations, consciously or not, provide services of limited or no value which do little more than degrade the overall posture of security and instill a false sense of confidence, possibly capitalizing on the misinformed and maintaining the shroud of secrecy which surrounds this discipline. Peppered with technical jargon and buzz words to describe impressive looking equipment with knobs, bells, whistles, lights and switches, who wouldn't be impressed?
Contrary to many claims, there is no quick fix and no special box to detect all eavesdropping devices.
A clear understanding is necessary to fully appreciate the detailed TSCM services that are required to provide an adequate reduction of risk, by virtue of a comprehensive TSCM program. A TSCM survey must be performed by professionals who have extensive knowledge, adequate training, experience and specialized equipment.
A reputable TSCM professional will also take the time to explain the countermeasures process, equipment, methods, capabilities and limitations to help remove the ever-present cloak and dagger element.
The TSCM survey should address most, if not all, of the probable threats, and include the following procedures:
- Review of Current Security Policies and Procedures
- Telephone Instrument and Line Analysis
- Radio Frequency Spectrum Analysis
- Non-Linear Junction Analysis
- Physical Inspections
- Technical Evaluations
- Verbal Briefings/De Briefings
- Final Report
- Considerations and Recommendations
- Litigation support
- Law Enforcement Liaison/Negotiation skills
In addition to a thorough physical search, specialized equipment is required to perform a comprehensive TSCM survey, and the right company must be chosen for the job
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