Begin with the circumstances, not an assumption
Confidential discussions, sensitive business information and personal privacy may justify a technical security review. PDC offers bug sweeping, also known as technical surveillance countermeasures or TSCM, for private and business clients. We start by understanding what prompted the concern and what locations or equipment are involved.
An unusual sound, device behaviour or apparently well-informed third party is not proof of a listening device. There may be ordinary explanations or a different route by which information was shared. A proportionate assessment helps determine whether an inspection is appropriate and which questions it should address.
What a scoped inspection may cover
PDC's service combines relevant electronic examination with physical inspection. The work should be planned around the premises or vehicle and the concern being assessed, rather than presented as a universal test of every possible privacy risk.
- The areas and equipment included in the inspection.
- Any recent access, alterations or events relevant to the concern.
- Practical arrangements for entry, occupancy and business continuity.
- How findings, limitations and recommendations will be documented.
Prepare without disturbing potential evidence
Make a factual note of what happened, when you noticed it and who had relevant access. If there is a particular item of concern, describe it before attempting to dismantle or alter it. Preserve any existing photographs or correspondence and distinguish observations from assumptions.
Choose a contact method you are comfortable using. If the concern specifically relates to a room or device, use an alternative location or device for the initial discussion where practical. There is no need to send sensitive business conversations or private family material in an initial enquiry.
Understand the limits of a sweep
An inspection is an assessment of the agreed areas and conditions at that time. It cannot promise permanent protection or prove that monitoring has never occurred. Some concerns may relate to account access, ordinary information sharing or another issue beyond the inspection scope.
The useful outcome is a clear explanation of what was examined, what was found and what remains outside the assessment. Where further action is appropriate, discuss it before disturbing equipment or making allegations. For organisations, a technical inspection can sit alongside sensible access management and wider security procedures.
Questions you may have
Can you inspect a home as well as an office?
PDC offers inspections of domestic premises, business premises and vehicles. Access, scope and suitability should be agreed during the initial assessment.
Will a clear result prove nobody is monitoring me?
No. It describes the findings within the agreed scope at that time. It should not be interpreted as a guarantee about all devices, accounts or future activity.
Do you also investigate phones and computers?
PDC offers digital forensic services. A concern about a device or account may need a different assessment from a premises sweep, so describe the issue before selecting a service.