Process
How we inspect
Five stages, in order, every time. The method is what separates a documented TSCM inspection from a gadget demonstration.
1 — Threat assessment
Before anyone travels, we agree what information would cause damage if overheard, where it exists as conversation, and who plausibly benefits from collecting it. This determines which rooms we inspect, how deeply, and in what order.
2 — Physical search
The slowest and most valuable stage. Furniture, fittings, sockets, cable runs, ceiling and floor voids, conferencing hardware, and power are searched by hand. Most real-world devices are found physically, including hardware that never transmits.
3 — Electronic detection
RF spectrum analysis identifies live transmitters against a baseline of the local radio environment. Non-linear junction detection finds semiconductors in walls, furniture, and fittings — catching devices that are dormant, exhausted, or deliberately switched off.
4 — Network review
We enumerate the Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and cellular environment: rogue access points, unexpected IoT devices, misplaced consumer electronics such as trackers, and anything using your own network to move audio or video out of the building.
5 — Findings and report
The engagement ends with a written report delivered to your named contact only. It records the scope, the method actually applied in each area, findings with photographic evidence, and remediation recommendations ranked by priority. Where a device is found, evidence is preserved under chain of custody and the agreed escalation route is followed — usually your solicitor or head of security, never a general inbox.
The same standard applies to a single boardroom, a multi-floor facility, and a private residence or vehicle. What changes is scope, which is agreed — with indicative pricing — before work begins. See what drives inspection cost or when to commission an inspection. If the terminology is new, start with the plain-English guide to what a TSCM inspection is.
Frequently asked questions
Do you inspect during working hours?
We can, but most clients prefer evenings or weekends. Out-of-hours work keeps the inspection invisible to staff and avoids alerting anyone who may have placed a device.
What equipment do you use?
RF spectrum analysers, non-linear junction detectors, thermal imaging, lens detection, and wired-line testing equipment. Tools matter less than the discipline of using them methodically — which is why the physical search is never skipped.
Can you monitor a live meeting?
Yes. For the highest-sensitivity meetings we inspect the room beforehand, seal it, and monitor the radio spectrum for the duration of the meeting so nothing is switched on after the inspection ends.
Request a TSCM inspection
Tell us about your environment and timeline. A TSCM Partners specialist replies with a scoped, confidential proposal — no fear-led pitch.