Typical Sequence of Events Which Artemis Security Solutions Ltd Adhere to for TSCM Inspections |
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| Client initiates contact away from the suspected location | |||||
| Contact must not be made on a telephone that is suspected | |||||
| Arrangements for initial face to face meeting at a secure location | |||||
| 2. Initial Meeting and Commissioning |
| Initial face to face meeting at secure location | ||
| Discussion of threat and requirements (review of building plans etc) | ||
| Commission of TSCM services | ||
| Course of action to be taken when a bugging device is discovered. |
| 3. Preliminary Tasks |
| Detailed review of building plans | ||
| External RF survey (DC to 18 Ghz) | ||
| Exterior reconnaissance |
| 4. Vulnerability Assessment |
| Threat Assessment | ![]() |
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| Physical security inspection | |||
| Electronic security assessment | |||
| Internal RF survey | |||
| Evaluation of suspected area | |||
| Confirmation of building plan accuracy | |||
| Photographs of the suspected area | |||
| Identification of the sensitive areas | |||
| Identification of possible reception sites (listening posts, LP's) |
| 5. Silent and Passive Inspection |
| Silent, non-alerting activities only. | ||
| Initial RF survey (10 Mhz to 18 Ghz) | ||
| Carrier Frequency (CF) Inspection of mains, telephone, computer and CAT 5 cabling (DC to 10 MHz) | ||
| Inspection of locks and security devices for signs of tampering |
| 6. Active Inspection (but still non alerting) |
| Thorough physical search |
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| Electrical floor boxes and all sockets | |||
| Telephone boxes | |||
| Light switches | |||
| Furniture | |||
| Ceiling spaces | |||
| Walls | |||
| Doors | |||
| Ventilation ducts | |||
| Detailed RF scan (DC to 18 Ghz) | |||
| RF scan with Differential RF detector | |||
| Exterior examination of building if required (IRATA qualified access technicians) |
| 7. Active Inspection (Alerting because some sounds generated may alert an eavesdropper to the presence of a TSCM team) |
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Activation of voice operated bugging (VOX) devices by extraneous noise | |
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Detailed RF scan (DC to 18 Ghz) | |
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RF inspection of photocopiers, printers and fax machines | |
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Non Linear Junction Detector (NLJD) sweep to locate inactive devices |
| 8. Post Inspection |
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Oral presentation of findings | |
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Full and detailed written report | |
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Implement any corrective actions requested by the client | |
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Implement a TSCM programme if requested |
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We keep some of our techniques for detection closely guarded. The threat is constantly developing and improved upon. We aim to always stay one step ahead....... |