What does a Legitimate Bug Sweep Involve?

Bugged.com Usually Follows This Typical Sequence Of Events
For TSCM Inspections

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1. Client Initiates Secure Contact

* Client looks over related Technical Surveillance Counter Measures ( TSCM ) materials, and Bugged.com's web site
* Contact is initiated away from suspect facility or location (pay phone at gas station, etc...)
* Contact is not initiated via a suspect cellular telephone, land line, or cordless
* Initial arrangements for secure in person meeting (if requested or required)
* Materials, information, or documents sent to Bugged.com in regards to suspect facility or location

2. Initial Commissioning and Meeting

* Initial and secure in person meeting (if requested or required)
* Initial meeting at sterile, safe location away from any suspect facility or location
* Discussion regarding vunerabilities, and client concerns
* Commissioning of Technical Surveillance Counter Measures ( TSCM ) services, if appropriate and befitting
* Formulate plan of action in case a covert audio recording device or security breach is located

3. Facility Reconnaissance, Research, and Pre-Inspection Survey

* Review of facility or building blueprints
* External RF survey (9 kHz to 26.5/40 GHz)
* Facility and building exterior reconnaissance

4. Vulnerability Assesment and Analysis

* Threat assessment and analysis
* Physical security assessment and analysis
* Electronic security assessment and analysis
* Internal RF survey
* Audit of facilities and commuinication systems
* Inventory of artifacts, furnishings, and fixtures
* Evaluation of structural or building elements (ceilings, floors, walls)
* Sketch of facilities, buildings, and suspect areas
* Identification and assessment of sensitive areas
* Identification and assessment of intercept locations
* Identification and assessment of probable listening posts
* Development of threat model
* Performed during normal office or business hours (only with appropriate cover)

5. Silent/Passive Walk-Through

* Non alerting activities only, No Noise, nothing to alert the eavesdropper or spy
* Automated wireless microphone and bug detection (9 kHz to 3 GHz)
* Initial VLF inspection of all telecom, AC, HVAC, and LAN wiring
* Initial detection of laser surveillance devices and infrared devices
* Tape Recorder, Video Camera, ultrasonic, and VLF detection
* Overt threat detection
* Initial evaluation of locks, physical security, alarms, etc...
* Most spy shop, amateur, and PI bugs will be detected during this phase
* Very popular and efficient as it only takes 4 hours for a brief "Walk-Through Inspection"
* Technical Surveillance Counter Measures ( TSCM ) services above this level start to require increasing investment

6. Passive Inspection - Light Spectrum and RF Monitoring

* Non alerting activities and No Noise only, nothing to alert the eavesdropper or spy
* "Client on phone", drapes pulled, music softly playing
* Full passive RF spectrum sweep (20 Hz to above 110 GHz)
* Full passive light spectrum sweep (83 THz to 450 THz / 300nm to 1710nm)
* Most spy shop, advanced amateur, and PI bugs will be detected during this phase

7. Active Inspection - Non Alerting

* Minor Noise is created, but it should not alert the eavesdropper
* RF/VLF check - AC mains (all electrical outlets)
* RF/VLF check - AC mains (all fixtures/light switches)
* RF/VLF check - HVAC controls
* RF/VLF check - Access control and alarm sensors
* RF/VLF check - Safety and fire sensors/alarms
* RF/VLF check - Other
* All phone lines traced back to central office and evaluated
* All artifacts inspected, documented, and recorded
* Oblique lighting inspection of all artifacts and walls
* Initial inspection of window frames, door jambs, and baseboards
* Initial inspection of all wallplates (PBX, LAN, Electrical)
* UV lighting sweep (below 400nm / 100THz)
* IR lighting sweep (above 700nm / 180THz)
* Visible spectrum light sweep (90THz to 195THz / 350nm to 750nm)
* Tuned forensic filter and light source sweep (250nm to 1750nm / 65THz to 455THz)
* Check for telephone set problems/modifications
* Check for PBX hardware and software anomalies
* Check for voice mail changes/problems or issues
* Inspection of all computer connections and LAN connections
* Inspection of all laser printers and computer output hardware
* Law enforcement and professional bugs will be detected during this phase
* Typical/normal threat level for most corporate offices

8. Active Scan - Alerting

* Chirp detection of hidden microphones and other transducers
* Ultrasonic jamming, IR, and audio (as required)
* Render the covert audio recording device temporarily inoperative
* Inspection of all furnishings (chairs, plants, desks, lamps, etc)
* Open walls and ceilings (move panels and ceiling tiles)
* Thermal/heat inspection
* Duct work and HVAC inspection
* Acoustical/Sound leakage inspection
* Borescope inspection of all electrical boxes and wallplates
* Detailed inspection of all lighting fixtures, including lamps, lightbulbs, ceiling lights, etc.
* Inventory of all conductors, conduits, wall studs, etc...
* Detailed electromagnetic energy sweep (above 110 GHz)
* Professional eavesdropping devices will be detected during this phase
* Typical threat/normal level for Fortune 500 companies and law firms

9. Active Scan - Evaluation/Alerting

* Verify and NEXT/TDR/FEXT trace on all conductors
* TDR trace on Telephone System Wiring
* TDR trace on Computer Network Wiring (Ethernet cables)
* TDR trace on Cable Television wiring and CCTV (if applicable)
* TDR trace on AC mains (total electrical wiring))
* TDR trace on AC mains (specific testing on light switches/fixtures)
* TDR trace on HVAC controls
* TDR trace on Access Control and Alarm Sensors
* TDR trace on Safety and Fire sensors/alarms
* TDR trace on Other (miscellaneous items)
* ESS, SN, and PBX translation evaluation (as available)
* Voice mail system evaluation
* Copy machine inspection
* Fax machine inspection
* Verify security of Alarm, PBX, audio systems, HVAC
* Evaluation of all artifacts (ie: books, computers, furniture, etc...)
* Ceiling cavity, wall, and floor inspections
* Extremely detailed physical inspection (every possible cubic centimeter)
* Intelligence, Diplomatic, and Law Enforceement devices detected at this phase
* Typical/normal threat level for aerospace firms, attorneys, and defense contractors

10. Special Inspection Activities (used only if required)

* Non Linear Junction Detector (NLJD) inspection - passive and active
* Fluoroscope, X-Ray, and Radiographic inspection
* Magnetic anomaly inspection

11. Applying Preventatives (only available by request)

* Dust and Seal all wallplates, artifacts, cavities, etc...
* Install ultrasonic, acoustic, RF, and IR "cloak" measures as needed
* Install IPM alarm system and related security systems
* Install encryption devices
* Installation of high security hinges, locks, and doors
* Installation of physical security devices
* Client training and education

12. Post Inspection Actions

* Verbal presentation and explanation of findings before leaving
* Presentation of hard copy report (if requested)
* Corrective actions
* Follow up actions
* Recurring TSCM services (if appropriate)

13. If a Covert Electronic Audio Recording Device or Activity is Detected

* Gathering and compiling documentation relating to device or activity
* Notification of Law Enforcement Agencies (if necessary)
* Forensic Evalutation, Identification, and Analysis of Device
* Counter-surveillance actions
* Counter-intelligence actions

General Arguments:

Bugged.com TSCM services always include at least the following (except for brief "Walk Though Inspections"):

* Analysis/Inspection of all RF/electromagnetic emanations from 20 Hz to above 110 GHz
* Passive and Active light spectra examined/analyzed from 250 nm to 1750 nm
* Inspection/Examination of all switches, lighting, and outlets for RF/VLF devices
* Inspection/Examination of all LAN, WAN, and PBX equipment and connections
* All computers checked and audited for security anomalies/defects
* Evaluation/Inspection of all computer network facilities and associated network/electrical cabling
* Inspection/Evaluation of all fax, copying, and other digital or analog imaging equipment
* Inspection/Evaluation of all fiber optic cabling and connections
* All phone lines inspected, evaluated and verified back to a central location
* Inspection/Evaluation of all physical security devices (locks, safes, etc.)
* Most activities will overlap to provide complete coverage

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