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Corporate espionage
Your company could also be a victim of industrial espionage.
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Services
Counter intelligence in Europe
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Our expertise
Unacis offers the leading counter intelligence expertise in Europe.
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Technical countermeasures
Our TSCM team locates listening devices and hidden cameras through a TSCM sweep.
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Our equipment
Unacis invests in the most qualified TSCM equipment available.
Sweeps on location
Private jets, yachts, hotels, villas, boardrooms & vehicles.
Confidential conversations now happen well beyond the walls of head office. We carry out discreet TSCM inspections wherever our clients travel, host and stay.
Private jets
Full cabin inspection prior to departure.
Yachts
Onboard sweep of suites, salons and bridge.
Hotel suites
Discreet inspection before VIP client check-in.
Private villas
Full sweep of residences and secondary homes.
Boardrooms
Inspection before sensitive board and executive meetings.
Vehicles
Detection of GPS trackers and listening devices in luxury cars.
Industrial espionage in Belgium
Brussels as the epicenter of Europe.
Does your company have a TSCM policy?
- 4,650
Companies
With NATO, numerous EU institutions and 4,650 international companies, Brussels is a highly coveted target for espionage.
- 45billion
Losses
According to PricewaterhouseCoopers, the world's thousand largest companies lose 45 billion dollars annually due to information theft.
- 247
Espionage cases
In 2011 the State Security Service and the Military Intelligence Service handled 247 espionage cases in Belgium. 7 foreign journalists were suspected of espionage.
- 350,000
Investment
A professional TSCM service provider invests at least 350,000 euros in high-performance TSCM sweep equipment for physical and technical inspections.
Counter-espionage equipmentOur equipment
Unacis invests in the most qualified TSCM equipment: spectrum analyzers, non-linear junction detectors, thermographic cameras and specialized inspection instruments — neatly organized across our intervention cases.
Corporate espionage in the press
Quotes from security experts.
"Dozens of spies operate in Brussels: Russians, Chinese, you name it. Far more than in other European capitals, because NATO and EU headquarters are here and there is simply a wealth of information to gather."
Paul Bruyninckx
Security expert
Source: nieuwsblad.be
"Because of the European institutions, Brussels is the ideal place for lobbying. This often involves unauthorized, fraudulent or clandestine means."
Stefaan De Clerck
Former Minister of Justice
Source: targetbrussels.be
"Belgium has a high concentration of diplomats, business people and international institutions. For a spy, our country is the place to be."
Alain Winants
Former Director-General VSSE
Source: euobserver.com
FAQ
Frequently asked questions.
01How can I be sure Unacis handles the results discreetly?
All activities carried out by Unacis are covered by professional secrecy. We guarantee 100% discretion and will sign the privacy policy terms you set out.
02Why hire an external TSCM team when our company has its own security service?
How can you be an expert in counter-espionage if you've never installed a listening device in a realistic scenario? TSCM is highly complex and demanding, requiring deep knowledge of technology that evolves constantly. Security officers, despite their training and expertise, rarely have TSCM knowledge and don't fully grasp what a TSCM inspection involves.
03I'm looking for a TSCM service provider. Which criteria matter when making the right choice?
Choosing the right TSCM service provider is essential. Useful questions: What is the firm's reputation? Will they outsource the contract? What equipment do they use? Is it up to date? What is the background of the TSCM team? Am I willing to speak openly with them about my company's potential weaknesses? What exactly is included in their TSCM sweep? Can they also provide training for our management or key personnel?
04The internet offers many cheaper solutions through spy webshops. Why shouldn't I investigate myself?
The internet is full of spy equipment, often of Chinese origin, typically sold by unprofessional jacks-of-all-trades who see a profit opportunity. Don't be misled. Espionage and counter-espionage are highly specialized fields requiring deep expertise. Industrial espionage can be devastating for your company and has even led to bankruptcies. The cost of hiring a professional TSCM team is negligible compared to the cost of losing a valuable trade secret.
05In legendary James Bond films, eavesdropping looks easy. Is it really like that?
99% of the eavesdropping capabilities depicted in popular film and television are technically not feasible. People wishing to plant covert listening devices must consider many options long before entering a building or location. The equipment must be thoroughly tested, and well-founded technical reconnaissance is essential before any corporate espionage attempt can succeed.
06Is corporate espionage punishable by law?
Yes, absolutely. Corporate espionage is the theft of information and is punishable under Belgian criminal law, including article 314bis (secrecy of private communication), article 461 (theft), article 504quater (computer fraud) and articles 550bis-550ter (offences against the confidentiality, integrity and availability of computer systems).
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