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Corporate Espionage: who's listening to you?
Eavesdropping and audio surveillance are significant threats to corporate security.
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Ear to the wall: Don't forget that low-tech, traditional "snooping around" can be very effective unless counter-measures are used to protect critical conversations. |
With all the recent press regarding electronic privacy issues and information security leaks, it's easy to forget that all an eavesdropper really needs is a human ear.
Most important decisions are made face-to-face in meetings. When crucial information is transmitted verbally, electronic firewalls are of no assistance.
The good news: properly designed and implemented counter-surveillance measures are highly effective against both the "old fashioned" and technologically sophisticated eavesdropper. For a detailed examination of acoustical security risks and prevention, please see this recent article in Sound & Video Contractor: "Protecting Secure Facilities with Sound Masking".
CCR ASSOCIATES LLC can provide you with a detailed assessment of the acoustical security risks for your location, as well as design a remediation plan that fits your needs as well as your budget.