Business TSCM · Cubicles
Cubicle Bug Sweeps
Surveillance detection services for open-plan offices and cubicle environments where employee privacy may be at risk.
Open office environments and cubicle workstations present a unique surveillance challenge. Unlike private offices, cubicles lack walls with defined entry points, making surveillance device placement easier and detection harder. A small recorder placed in a desk plant, under a keyboard, inside a monitor stand, or within a cubicle divider can capture conversations in multiple adjacent workspaces.
Empire Investigation LLC conducts workstation and cubicle sweeps for Pittsburgh businesses as part of broader office TSCM engagements or as standalone services following specific incidents or employee concerns. We work after hours, document everything we find, and provide workplace-appropriate written findings.
Surveillance in Open Workplace Environments
Unlike private offices, cubicles offer limited physical security. Devices can be placed by coworkers, supervisors, or outside parties with workplace access. In contentious workplace situations — including whistleblower scenarios, HR disputes, or competitive environments — unauthorized surveillance in cubicle settings has been documented. Professional detection is the only reliable way to verify the absence of monitoring devices.
What We Look For in Cubicle Environments
In cubicle environments, surveillance devices are most commonly concealed in desk plants, monitors, USB hubs, keyboard devices, and personal items. Audio devices targeting a specific workstation are often positioned in adjacent spaces or common areas. Our sweep covers the full workstation environment and surrounding area.
What We Look For
- Microphones targeting specific workstations or conversations
- Cameras concealed in common desk objects
- RF devices transmitting over office networks
- Devices in adjacent cubicles directed at a target workstation
- Keystroke loggers or hardware surveillance devices on computers
Our Sweep Process
Workstation Assessment
Review of the specific workspace and any known concerns.
Physical Inspection
Examination of all desk objects, fixtures, and surrounding areas.
Electronic Detection
RF and NLJD sweep of the workspace and adjacent areas.
Report
Findings documented for HR, legal, or personal records.
Frequently Asked Questions
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If you suspect surveillance or want to verify your environment is secure, professional detection is the only way to know with certainty.
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