Electronic Eavesdropping Detection

Situation:
A major software company was concerned about recent setbacks in product development and personnel recruitment that seemed more than mere coincidence. CEO noticed that competitors were introducing leading-edge software products only days before client planned to launch its own products with similar features. In addition, several career applicants had recently turned down significant job offers only to join competing firms days later.

Approach:
After conducting a security risk analysis of their own, board members engaged Task Force to conduct an electronic eavesdropping detection sweep of their corporate facilities. During an exhaustive sweep of the facility it was discovered that the client’s phone lines were being monitored, specifically in the product development department. Two small video cameras and one listening device were found recording the activities of employees. Lastly, Task Force specialists detected a listening device in the Human Resources Director’s office coffeemaker.

Resolution:
Because the devices were from the black market, there was no feasible means of directly discovering those responsible for planting them. After consultation with Task Force, management chose to remove the devices immediately rather than leave them in operation and provide misleading information to the culprits. Soon thereafter, client’s success with new product launches and hiring of key personnel improved dramatically. Client continues to engage Task Force for regular electronic eavesdropping sweeps.

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