Questions we hear before every engagement.

TSCM stands for Technical Surveillance Countermeasures — the discipline of detecting, locating and mitigating hidden eavesdropping devices such as bugs, hidden cameras, GPS trackers and compromised phone lines. It combines RF spectrum analysis, telecommunications analysis, thermal imaging and laser detection with a square-inch physical inspection of the space. The goal is not only to find an active device, but to identify and close the vulnerabilities that let one be planted in the first place.

Duration depends on the size and complexity of the space — a single boardroom is a different scope from a full office floor, a residence or a vehicle fleet. Every engagement follows the same four stages: survey, RF mapping, technical and physical inspection, then report and mitigation. Because we scope each engagement individually rather than quoting a generic timeframe, we confirm the expected duration once we understand the environment during the initial, confidential enquiry.

There is no fixed price list. Cost depends on the size of the space, the number of locations, the equipment and personnel required, and how quickly the engagement is needed. Every sweep is scoped per engagement so you pay for the coverage the space actually needs rather than a one-size-fits-all package. The most reliable way to get an accurate figure is to request a confidential quote — the conversation itself is handled in strict confidence.

No. Discretion is built into how we schedule and staff every engagement, from arrival to departure. Technicians are briefed on cover for entry where needed, equipment is transported and deployed without drawing attention, and the fact of an engagement is never disclosed to anyone outside the client's own circle. Colleagues, visitors and building staff see routine activity, not a security operation — so a sweep attracts no more attention than the vulnerability it was called in to address.

We recommend a quarterly cadence for boardrooms, executive offices and other sensitive spaces, rather than a one-time inspection. A single sweep is only a snapshot of that moment; a regular schedule is what actually discharges the fiduciary responsibility boards carry to protect employees and shareholders from breaches. Sweeps should also be scheduled before any particularly sensitive meeting, negotiation or announcement, and after any period the space was accessible to outside contractors or visitors.

Sweeps can be arranged during business hours, outside them, or a mix of both, depending on what draws the least attention and causes the least disruption for your organization. Many corporate engagements are scheduled after hours or over a weekend specifically to avoid interrupting operations and to keep the engagement itself discreet. We confirm the arrangement that best fits your space and schedule during the initial, confidential planning conversation.

If a device is found, it is not touched, disturbed or announced in the room — doing so can alert whoever is listening and destroy evidence. Our technicians document the device in place: what it is, where it was found and what it is capable of. Findings are then handled according to an agreed mitigation plan, which may include neutralizing the device, preserving it as evidence, and notifying relevant authorities, all communicated to the client privately rather than discussed on site.

Yes. While Forensic TSCM is based in Ghana, our engagements extend across West Africa, covering corporate, government, residential and vehicle sweeps for clients operating regionally. The same methodology, equipment and confidentiality protocols apply regardless of location, including executive travel support that clears hotel suites and temporary workspaces along an itinerary before principals arrive.

Our technicians work with government-grade spectrum analyzers for detecting active and frequency-hopping transmitters, RF mapping to baseline the environment, telecommunications analyzers for phone lines and PBX/VoIP infrastructure, IR probes and laser detection for optical exfiltration paths, and thermal imaging to reveal powered devices hidden behind walls or fixtures. Equipment is paired with a full physical inspection, because dormant or passive devices emit nothing for instruments alone to find.

Yes. Confidentiality applies from the first message, not just during the engagement. Enquiries are submitted over an encrypted connection, reviewed by a small internal circle, and never disclosed to any third party. This same discretion carries through scheduling, on-site conduct and reporting, so raising a concern with us never becomes a risk in itself.