Canadian Technical Security Professional Association

Research and Development

Technical Surveillance Device - Intelligence Database (TSD-ID)

Surveillance technology is advancing at a tremendous pace and new technologies, Technical Surveillance Devices (TSD), and Technical Security Hazards (TSH) are identified daily around the globe by TSCM professionals, government, military, and corporations.

Near real time racking and perhaps more importantly, understanding the potential threats that such technologies pose to our membership simply cannot be calculated in rational terms.

It is essential that TSCM professionals maintain up to the minute knowledge about surveillance devices and technologies that have entered the complex threat realm.

The collective efforts of our membership will contribute to building a Technical Surveillance Device - Intelligence Database (TSD-ID).

Geographical Spectrum Analysis Database (GSAD)

Members that conduct inspections utilizing professional level equipment resources may contribute to the CTSPA Geographical Spectrum Analysis Database (GSAD).

This database will contain searchable and downloadable spectrum data contributed by the membership for the geographical area in which they operate.

Technical Bulletin and Application Database (TBAD)

Oftentimes TSCM equipment manufacturers inadvertently or by design omit certain information from user / operating manuals, and or training programs.

TSCM professionals that operate such equipment oftentimes accidentally discover undocumented features, technical issues, or other information that the membership might benefit.

The Technical Bulletin and Application Database address such findings and provide a way to pass along perhaps critical information to other TSCM professionals.

The CTSPA intends to develop and maintain a Global Threat Advisory System (GTAS) to monitor and track tends in surveillance technology, espionage and eavesdropping incidents, as well as incidents from around the globe.