Why Bug Sweeps Aren’t Paranoid — They’re Practical

When people hear “bug sweep”, they imagine espionage films or political scandals. In reality, it’s far more ordinary – and far more common.

The Modern Listening Threat

Every year, we uncover covert devices in boardrooms, hotel suites, and private residences across the UK.
They’re not always planted by spies – sometimes it’s a competitor, a disgruntled insider, or an opportunist with a £50 device bought online. What’s changed is accessibility: surveillance hardware is now smaller, cheaper, and wireless.

Why ‘It Couldn’t Happen Here’ Is the Real Risk

We hear this often. But confidentiality breaches rarely start with Hollywood plots; they start with complacency. A misplaced conference phone, a modified USB charger, an unverified cleaner – each is a simple doorway to data loss.

TSCM Sweeps – Preventive, Not Paranoid

A professional Technical Surveillance Counter-Measures (TSCM) inspection is the equivalent of an annual service for your security posture. It checks what your firewalls can’t: the physical space. Our specialists use spectrum analysis, thermal imaging, and physical search to detect unauthorised transmitters and hidden cameras.

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Privacy as a Duty of Care

For corporate leaders, ensuring privacy isn’t about prestige – it’s about protecting staff, clients, and IP. If sensitive conversations drive your business, they deserve the same protection as your servers.

When to Request a Sweep

  • After a corporate restructure or merger

  • Before critical negotiations or board meetings

  • When using third-party venues or hotels

  • If there are signs of unauthorised access or leaks

What to Expect

We operate discreetly, outside office hours if required, delivering a clear, actionable report – no theatrics, just truth.

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