TSCM services
Technical surveillance countermeasures for commercial and private clients — sweeps, inspections and audits, booked through TSCM Partners.
Commercial
Boardrooms, facilities, and enterprise engagements.
Private
Residences, estates, and VIP venues.
Bug sweep & TSCM sweep
Point-in-time detection for covert listening devices, hidden cameras and related technical threats.
TSCM inspection
Formal, documented technical examination of premises and infrastructure — the language many procurement and facilities teams use.
TSCM audit
Assurance-led review of technical surveillance risk — posture, gaps and recommendations, not only a single scan.
Sweep vs inspection vs audit
Compare bug sweep, TSCM survey, inspection and audit cost
A physical walkthrough finds visible flaws. A TSCM survey or bug sweep detects hidden listening devices and related spy gear. A security and compliance audit reviews policies, programs and systemic risk. TSCM Partners scopes the right engagement and books delivery centrally.
| Feature / metric | Physical inspection | TSCM survey / bug sweep | Security & compliance audit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary objective | Find physical flaws and visible maintenance or tampering issues. | Detect and isolate hidden espionage gear — active or passive spy bugs, hidden cameras and related threats. | Evaluate compliance frameworks, policies and systemic company risks around technical surveillance. |
| Time to execute | Fast — typically 1 to 2 hours per standard floor plate. | Medium to high — often 4 to 8 hours for an average corporate suite. | High — commonly 2 weeks to 3 months of continuous off-site and on-site review. |
| Operational effort | Low — basic walkthroughs with minimal operational disruption. | High — strict workspace lockdown and heavy physical moving of fixtures where required. | Very high — multi-department interviews plus extensive document and data analysis. |
| Equipment & tools | Flashlights, physical tamper seals and basic checklists. | Specialized kits (often $100k+), spectrum analyzers, NLJD and thermal cameras. | Risk assessment software, compliance frameworks (for example ISO or NIST) and review logs. |
| Pricing model | Flat rate or internal cost — often bundled into guard or facilities contracts. | Per square foot or per diem — scale-dependent specialized team day rates. | Project retainer or hourly — flat contract fee by headcount, endpoints or site size. |
| Estimated market cost | $0 (internal) or about $200–$500 per external vendor walkthrough. | About $800–$3,200 for a single office or executive suite. Corporate HQ programs often $20k–$40k per quarter. | About $6,500–$65,000+ depending on industry regulations and firm size. |
Figures are indicative market ranges for planning only — not a quote. Request an assessment for a scoped price.