Counter-Surveillance (Lauschabwehr / TSCM) in Hamburg
Detection of bugs and surveillance hardware in offices, meeting rooms and private residences.
Counter-surveillance (TSCM) is the technical detection of audio, video and data-transmission devices in rooms, vehicles and on electronic endpoints. Performed before negotiations, M&A deals, board meetings or when a leak is suspected.
We use spectrum analysers, NLJD, thermal cameras and manual inspection. Every TSCM check ends with a detailed, fully documented report.
Headquarters in Hamburg (Hammer Landstraße 204, 20537 Hamburg). Deployment across Germany and EU within 24 hours. First consultation free, NDA is signed before any case details are disclosed.
Counter-surveillance for companies
Office, meeting room, server room, company car — what we sweep, when a TSCM check makes sense and how we work with you.
What we sweep in a company
- Meeting and conference rooms
- Executive office, board and supervisory board rooms
- Server, technical and archive rooms
- Company cars and fleet
- Executive home office
- Phone system, endpoints, network sockets
When companies call us
- Before negotiations, tenders and M&A
- Before board and supervisory board meetings
- After employees with access to sensitive data leave
- On suspicion of an information leak
- After refurbishment, cleaning or external access to the rooms
- As a recurring audit at fixed intervals
How we work
- NDA before any case details are shared
- Deployment outside business hours and at weekends
- Discreet appearance, no branded clothing
- Spectrum analysis, NLJD, thermal imaging, manual inspection
- Detailed protocol with readings, photos and find locations
- §34a GewO, GDPR-compliant
Typical cases: Counter-Surveillance
Investigation for SME
Mandate from a German mid-market company (50–250 employees). Counter-Surveillance within a complex investigation with full documentation. Cooperation with the client’s law firm.
Major corporation mandate
Mandate from a DAX corporation via the Compliance department. Counter-Surveillance according to the corporation’s internal security standards. Reporting to Compliance, HR and board.
Private assignment
Private client from Hamburg with international background. Counter-Surveillance discreet, with NDA. Report in German and English for lawyer and family.
How we work — in 4 steps
Cost: Counter-Surveillance
Transparent calculation. No hidden fees.
Hourly rate (Stundensatz)
Flexible model for operational tasks. You pay only for actual working time.
Fixed price (Festpreis)
Flat fee for clearly defined packages. Full cost control from contract signing.
FAQ
How long does an assignment in «Counter-Surveillance» typically take?+
Standard packages — 5–14 business days. Complex mandates may take several weeks. Detailed timeline is fixed in the contract.
Does DRS Security guarantee a specific result?+
No — that would violate professional ethics and §34a GewO. We guarantee professional, legally compliant work by a team of licensed specialists, as well as full transparency at every stage.
Need Counter-Surveillance?
First consultation — free, confidential, non-binding. We respond within one business day.