SearchLight UMTS/GSM detection and location system
SearchLight provides an efficient, cost-effective and easy to use solution to the threat posed by GSM eavesdropping.
GSM based bugging and tracking devices are now the most commonly used bugs and are a very real threat to organisational security. These bugs are small, simple to deploy, use very little power and can be accessed remotely from anywhere in the world.
GSM based devices are also far more difficult to counter than conventional radio frequency bugs because TSCM radio receivers are unable to distinguish between bugs and mobile phones being used legitimately nearby.
For these reasons the use of GSM devices is growing dramatically and posing an increasingly wide spread threat to National Security & Commercial Organisations which deal with sensitive information.
SearchLight is the comprehensive professional response to the GSM eavesdropping threat.
Searchlight System Overview
SearchLight from QCC Interscan provides a cost-effective, efficient and easy to deploy solution to counter GSM threats.
Key features of SearchLight:
- Easy to use
- Quick and detailed results
- Automated detection and analysis processes
- Locate and eliminate mode
- Threat analysis tool
- Comprehensive and regularly updated database
The system uses active, patented techniques to find any GSM and UMTS devices in the areas to be swept.
Flexible Response
When devices are found the SearchLight operator can quickly distinguish between
legitimate or authorised mobile phones and GSM bugging devices. Automated processes, network surveying, system set up and range selection, device detection and results analysis make the system effective and efficient.
SearchLight’s database determines the threat level of a suspect device and is updated on a monthly basis to ensure the very latest threat information is available.
When a device is demonstrated to be hostile it can either be activated for precise location and removal or the operator can decide to allow or deny its service at will.
White lists of mobile phones can be compiled so that the system does not flag the operators mobile or other legitimate mobiles as possible hostile devices.
SearchLight is exceptionally easy to use and does not require the operator to have
technical skills beyond the SearchLight training course.
SearchLight’s sweep activities and results are logged for comprehensive report generation and SearchLight can be configured to sweep networks in different countries.
Deployment
SearchLight is powered by a 120v –240V power supply and has a 12V input, allowing it to be used in vehicles.
SearchLight also has a hold-up battery which allows the unit to be unplugged and moved from room to room without the need to power SearchLight down.
SearchLight may be deployed in a stand alone mode or in cooperative modes with other equipment or systems.
User benefits
- Ideally suited for detecting and locating GPS tracking devices that use GSM technology
- Easy integration into permanent RF systems
- A cost effective perpetual countermeasure
- Cost effective remote management
- Works along side existing TSCM equipment
- Comprehensive and current database
- Simple integration into reports
Security personnel / VIP protection
Security officers are responsible for the continuous safeguard of information after the TSCM professionals have completed their job.
SearchLight provides a stand alone solution that provides continuous protection for entities from the most prevalent threats. Security personnel can quickly become confident and effective users. The system can be permanently located in a secure office or can be used to sequentially sweep offices to provide protection of the whole site.
SearchLight can also be used very effectively to prevent VIP tracking by GPS/GSM vehicle trackers. Location and elimination of trackers is simple and efficient.
Professional TSCM teams
Well equipped and highly skilled TSCM teams provide the best countermeasure to the threat of eavesdropping, effectively countering even the highest level threats. Their sweeps should include thorough physical inspection of the environment and technical counter measures for each possible type of threat. This is a time consuming and costly process and also one which often has to be frequently repeated.
SearchLight provides a cost effective method to speed up comprehensive sweeps for the most rapidly emerging GSM based eavesdropping devices. GSM devices have replaced traditional RF device types as the most common threat and this trend will only increase as GSM technology and bandwidths improve.
Searchlight is the only reliable system globally that can detect and located GSM and UMTS based eavesdropping devices.
Searchlight will enable professional TSCM teams to detect hostile devices and will
reduce the time required to reliably locate and eliminate them.
Further benefits of SearchLight
- Pervasive and perpetual sweeping
- Cost effective coverage of larger premises
- Training packages available
- Simple and effective vehicle sweeps
- SearchLight provides the effective solution
- Commercial in Confidence
- Frequency bands
- The system can be supplied to cover up to two GSM bands.
- All standard GSM bands are available (850, 900, 1800, 1900MHz).
- UMTS bands covered include 2,100Mhz, 850Mhz and 700Mhz.
Range
Suited for use in large meeting room areas. Dependant on GSM activity (3M to 50M) Range is set by user.
Antennas
Omni-directional on board antennas
Power:
12V DC Input: 4 Pin XLR Connector
Supplied with 120v-240V mains adaptor
Physical:
Dimensions: 431 x 300 x 132mm
Weight: 10kg approx
Operating temperature: 0°C to +40°C
SearchLight is exclusively available from QCC Interscan so call us today to discuss a demonstration.
Notes:
This product is for use by UK Government and Government approved Agencies. Export is subject to UK licence controls and SearchLight must be used in accordance with local or National Laws.
Incident Response - Act Now
Act now if you suspect that you are under surveillance.
1. Cease all sensitive communications.
2. Remove yourself from the target area
3. Call QCC Interscan from a payphone on +44 (0)20 7353 9000
Technical Surveillance Counter Measures (TSCM)
QCC Interscan has been providing world class TSCM (bug sweeping) services to UK and Global clients since 1997.
Protecting your business from covert surveillance threats makes economic sense. We conduct professional and effective counter surveillance assignments to keep vour valuable information safe from prying eyes.
TSCM, also known as bug sweeping or counter surveillance, is the process of electronically and physically inspecting offices, buildings, vehicles, telephone systems and cabling for the presence of eavesdropping devices.
Read more...High Net Worth Individuals
QCC has particular experience dealing with the surveillance and privacy concerns of high level company executives, celebrities and high net worth individuals. Our specialist services include TSCM (bug sweeping) services, covering residential sites and executive vehicles. We also have extensive knowledge in performing security inspections and review services for ocean going yachts, private planes, and executive motor vehicles. QCC can also supply a range of products to further secure important individuals.
To discuss these and other executive protection services please call +44(0) 207 353 9000.
Read more...Specialist Vehicle Search
As part of our security inspection service for high profile company executives and high net worth individuals, we offer an extended security inspection service for executive vehicles. This includes all types of yachts, executive cars, limousines and private executive jets.
In the past few years QCC Interscan have completed increasing numbers of counter surveillance inspections and physical security reviews globally of numerous marine vessels, executive jets and company vehicles.
Physical Security Review
QCC Interscan offers clients an expert assessment service of the physical security arrangements for their business premises and assets.
This service inspects and reports on all aspects of physical security including locks, access control, CCTV, waste management, executive transportation and asset protection. The physical security review will also cover particular areas clients direct our attention to.
After conducting the security review, we provide clients with a full written report outlining the physical security arrangements in place and any findings and recommendations relating to the security of the areas or assets inspected.
Your security report
Your report can be used to specify the installation of necessary security architecture to protect premises and assets.
Additionally, the report is invaluable in highlighting vulnerabilities with the existing security arrangements or as a tool in formulating a physical security standard for use within your organisation.
For more information or to discuss how our Physical Security Review Service can assist your business please contact us on +44 (0) 20 7353 9000.
Tiger Testing Services
Tiger Testing is a special type of vulnerability test that originated in the United States Air Force who use it to test air base defences. The personnel who perform such testing are referred to as the Tiger Team.
Commercial Tiger Testing
Commercial Tiger Tests are beneficial to companies and organisations to highlight true physical, procedural or technical vulnerability and are especially useful in the maintenance of particularly valuable assets.
The aim of our Tiger Test is not to discover vulnerabilities but to gain unauthorised access to specified assets or areas of a business or organisation. Only then are the processes used to acquire those assets analysed, vulnerabilities assessed and suitable countermeasures implemented.
We maintain the original idea of the Tiger Test but apply this idea specifically to ‘Information and Assets’. Once a Client has specified which information or assets are ‘Target Assets’ (TAs), we use whatever non-violent means that would be reasonably available to a covert agent to try and acquire that Target Asset. Our experts backgrounds means that they are particularly well suited to perform specialist Tiger Testing.
QCC Interscan has deployed many Tiger Teams to evaluate and test a company or organisations security arrangements. This normally occurs before or after the commissioning of a review and evaluation program of physical security.
For more information on the benefits and procedures involved in Tiger Testing please contact QCC Interscan on +44 (0) 20 7353 9000.
Read more...GSM Telephone Evaluation
QCC Interscan has a dedicated telephone forensics unit offering an exclusive service to clients who are worried that their personal mobile telephones are being secretly monitored.
Many spy shops and on line surveillance equipment suppliers offer software packages that monitor mobile telephone conversations and text messages by an unauthorised agent. These phone bugging software packages are very difficult to detect without specialist equipment and knowledge.
As part of a TSCM program, QCC Interscan can inspect mobile telephones with our portable telephone forensic equipment.
In addition we offer a separate service that evaluates phones sent to us at our central London laboratory. After forensic evaluation we return the mobile phone via secure post with a full written report of the findings of the forensic analysis.
For more information on GSM telephone analysis contact QCC Interscan on +44 (0) 20 7353 9000.
Installing permanent bug detectors
New for 2010.
We can now offer a complete solution to large clients with the highest level anti-bugging requirements.
If your organisation requires a higher level of security than that afforded by regular manual TSCM sweeps, then talk to us about our newly developed systems for 'permanent, always-on radio and GSM bug detectors.'
Using advanced multiband detection our system allows individual rooms, office suites or entire buildings to be covered with a permanent bug sweeping umbrella, constantly monitoring and reporting on unauthorised eavesdropping.
Call us today to discuss whether this advanced option will suit your organisation's needs.
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High profile sports organisations
Sport is big business and high profile organisations and venues can be as much a genuine target for information thieves as any major multi-national corporation. Knowledge of the discussions that take place in a premier division football club's boardroom could be used by gamblers, conmen, newspapers, agents and rival clubs to make fortunes.
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