Critical Information Defence


Murray Associates

North American services conducted in association with Murray Associates

Griffin Security Group

Specialist security consultancy services delivered in conjunction with Griffin Security Group

TSCM Inspection

Technical Surveillance Counter Measures - Inspection Protocol

TSCM inspections are undertaken in four key modes, real-time internal, real time external, working hours, and non working hours. The modes of inspection and test readings dictate which tests are sensible and practicable during individual Cases. Inspection modes will normally integrate to form a corporate inspection programme targeting risk levels for each defined Zone within a client’s premises.

  • Nearly all bugging devices will be made of electronics. These bugs can be placed within walls, furniture, office and home equipment, vehicles etc.

    Scanning for electronics is a fast and efficient way to check areas.

  • All cables can be used in multiple ways. Attaching a microphone at one end of an existing cable will give 24 hour access to listen in on this area.

    Cables are tested for spurs and inspected for interference.

  • Telephone cables can be intercepted using induction or by splicing into the cables. This creates a party line to eavesdrop on conversations.

    All telephone cables are tested for spurs and inspected for interference.

  • Devices used to capture and store information, such as key board loggers.

    Office and home equipment such as keyboards are checked for such devices.

  • Pin hole cameras come in all shapes and sizes, use a variety of technologies and are simple to install and highly effective.

    Tests are carried out to discover covert cameras by checking for lens reflection from the Covert Camera Locator.

Also…

Internal speaker system is tested to ascertain if the speakers are acting as microphones.

Test conducted for radio signals which are generated from within a building.

Test conducted for radio signals which are generated from the perimeter or outside the building.

Test to localise and trace strong radio signals. These can be generated by transmitting equipment widely available and extremely effective.

Test to localise, and trace, GSM mobile phone signal which is one of the simplest ways to bug an area and listen from anywhere in the world.

Test to localise and trace strong DECT cordless phone signals. This phone system can be modified to act as a bugging system and operate covertly within a room.

Test to localise and trace strong Bluetooth signals. These systems are small, simple to use, and extremely effective for internal information gathering.

Test to localise and trace strong WLAN signals within a building. Portable WLAN bugging system can also be used to transmit on the same frequency as existing systems and thereby remain undetected.

Test to localise and trace mains carrier current signals. Working like a baby monitor, these devices are efficient in fast installations. There are many disguises and the eavesdropper can listen from a multitude of locations without transmitting a signal.

Test to carry out an inspection for any RF or other monitoring equipment.

Dedicated search for electromagnetic emissions from electronic equipment and also examine fixtures and fittings for electromagnetic emission.

Dedicated search for thermal emissions being created within the building. Electronic bugging systems will create heat. Examine all areas for unusual heat patterns.

Critical Information Defence™ - The basis of a sensible defence programme continuously evaluates vulnerabilities, threats and value of information, matching suitable countermeasures and countenance tests to ensure risks are managed with respect to the prevailing circumstances. Providing full audit and reporting facilities of countermeasures and their effects is key to assure a managed service with measurable impact.