Bugging Devices

Covert applications such as bugging devices and other recording devices perpetuate industrial espionage. As South Africa firmly establishes itself as a contender in the information age the protection of one’s intellectual resources becomes more about more important. At this time it is not illegal for someone in South Africa to own or sell such bugging devices. This provides an ideal situation for the eavesdropper because the law enforcement agencies are overwhelmed by more sensational and violent crimes and even if he were caught in the act, the possession of the device is not against the law.

Detecting bugging devices

Most bugging devices discharge radio waves. The typical counter-measure for bugs is therefore to 'sweep' for them with a receiver, looking for the radio emissions. Professional sweeping devices are very expensive. Parinto has long been an expert in detecting bugging devices and implementing blue and white collar crime countermeasures.

Our services include a complete assessment of the integrity of your company’s security systems. We make a set of recommendations based on the threat level that your company might be at risk to

• LEVEL 1 Consumer Electronics. Inexpensive and over the counter electronics.
  
• LEVEL 2 Spy Shop Devices. Mainly private investigators and amateur spies operating in the domestic environment use this range of equipment.
• LEVEL 3 Law Enforcement and Broadcast equipment. Equipment and bugging devices used by the industrial, scientific, broadcast and law enforcement community.
• LEVEL 4 Professional Eavesdropping Equipment. Expensive bugging devices that have been designed, marketed and sold as covert eavesdropping products.

Contact Parinto today to find out how you can secure your company against bugging devices and other industrial threats.