RA-6

RA-6 TECHNICAL SURVEILLANCE COUNTERMEASURES SURVEY

Overview

Number	Title	Impact	Priority	Subject Area
RA-6	Technical Surveillance Countermeasures Survey		P0	Risk Assessment

Instructions
The organization employs a technical surveillance countermeasures survey at Assignment: organization-defined locations Selection (one or more): Assignment: organization-defined frequency; Assignment: organization-defined events or indicators occur.

Guidance
Technical surveillance countermeasures surveys are performed by qualified personnel to detect the presence of technical surveillance devices/hazards and to identify technical security weaknesses that could aid in the conduct of technical penetrations of surveyed facilities. Such surveys provide evaluations of the technical security postures of organizations and facilities and typically include thorough visual, electronic, and physical examinations in and about surveyed facilities. The surveys also provide useful input into risk assessments and organizational exposure to potential adversaries.

Guidance

Technical surveillance countermeasures surveys are performed by qualified personnel to detect the presence of technical surveillance devices/hazards and to identify technical security weaknesses that could aid in the conduct of technical penetrations of surveyed facilities. Such surveys provide evaluations of the technical security postures of organizations and facilities and typically include thorough visual, electronic, and physical examinations in and about surveyed facilities. The surveys also provide useful input into risk assessments and organizational exposure to potential adversaries.

Enhancements