Many UK domestic abuse investigations do not routinely include TSCM. The use of covert surveillance devices—such as tracking devices, hidden cameras, and eavesdropping audio equipment—has become increasingly widespread and alarmingly accessible. These devices, once the realm of espionage or high-profile criminal cases, are now easy to purchase online. They can be deployed by perpetrators of…
A TSCM technician is an individual who is trained in technical surveillance countermeasures techniques. Knowledge of Technical Surveillance Threats TSCM technicians or operators must understand threat and risk posed by technical surveillance methods. These methods (devices and techniques) compromise the privacy of an organisation, a specific space or an individual. Detect, Identify, Locate All TSCM…
In today’s interconnected world, protecting privacy and sensitive information has become increasingly vital. As technology advances, so do the methods employed by malicious actors to eavesdrop on conversations, gather intelligence, and gain unauthorized access to confidential data. Technical Surveillance Countermeasures (TSCM) is a comprehensive approach to detecting and mitigating electronic surveillance threats. This essay explores…
We tend to forget and be very surprised when approached by security professionals who ask ‘what does TSCM mean?’ and seem to be unaware of what TSCM is (and what it is not!). Our specialism is TSCM, we live and breathe all things TSCM. Let’s start from the basics. TSCM stands for Technical Surveillance Counter…
In all military units, equipment is purchased, distributed and maintained in a variety of ways. How many of the military procurement, distribution or maintenance policies include Technical Surveillance Counter Measures (TSCM) considerations? For example, if a piece of hardware is sourced and procured by a military procurement team, In addition to our Operational TSCM courses,…
News article below details the case of a former Twitter staff spying for Saudi Arabia. They were sentenced to over three years for spying in US for Saudi Arabia This incident brings to light how Twitter (now X) can be a valuable source of information for foreign government agents A former Twitter employee who was previously found…
Use of Bluetooth technology to gather information covertly is increasing. What is Bluebugging? “A technique known as “blue bugging,” which is akin to “phone eavesdropping,” enables knowledgeable hackers to access mobile commands on Bluetooth-enabled devices that are in discoverable mode.” More details in the link below Tech Guide: What is Bluebugging and how it is…
Lots in the news about politicians, MPs and Senior Government Ministers being given warnings about the risks posed by mobile devices. Can you believe that MPs are STILL carrying phones into meetings? Politician privacy needs to be taken seriously. Standard security advice for most commercial executives should be NOT to take a powered on mobile…
Understanding Corporate Espionage and Technical Surveillance Attacks Undertaking Technical Surveillance Awareness training courses is essential to understand the threat landscape of corporate espionage. There’s a wide range of privacy-compromising and eavesdropping devices available for technical surveillance attackers to use. But what do you know about corporate espionage? How familiar are you with the methods of…
“If you’re going to Qatar for the World Cup, you had better get a burner phone. And don’t take any photos that might fall foul of the Gulf state’s strict morality laws.” France’s influential data protection authority CNIL is telling football fans how they should protect themselves from the Qatar World Cup apps’ snooping. “Ideally, travel…