Securing Critical Infrastructure in Ahmedabad
A command-center investigation revealed a hardware keylogger and audio bridge disguised as a standard network cable on a grid-monitoring workstation.
Service
TSCM, Espionage Detection, and Bug Detection Services
Location
Sumel-7 / SG Highway, Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Industry
Government / Critical Infrastructure (Energy & Power)
Subject Matter Expert
Wahid Shaikh (TSCM Expert, Risk Advisor, and President of Orion Intelligence Group)
Service Provider
Indiebim Technology Solutions Private Limited
The Challenge
In early 2026, a government-affiliated body overseeing critical power distribution in Gujarat suspected a targeted espionage attempt involving smart-grid vulnerabilities and upcoming energy tenders.
The Problem
The Ahmedabad site faced high EMF interference from nearby power infrastructure and dense cellular traffic, making it harder to separate normal signal activity from malicious devices.
- Audio transmitter detection for low-frequency bugs.
- Hidden camera detection around control room screens.
- Cyber-physical threats from illicit hardware on secure network ports.
The Action
Wahid Shaikh led a multi-layered infrastructure integrity sweep using a credibility-first methodology designed for technically complex, government-sensitive environments.
- Broadband RF analysis using OSCOR Blue up to 24 GHz.
- LAN and VoIP inspection using TALAN 3.0.
- NLJD grid scans across partitions and ceiling tiles for passive bugs.
The Findings
The sweep of the operations manager’s office uncovered a hardware keylogger and audio bridge disguised as a standard internal network cable plugged into a workstation facing the main monitoring screens.
The device captured keystrokes and streamed audio when it detected a specific voice frequency.
The Solution
- Locked all non-essential ports and applied tamper-evident seals to workstations.
- Conducted TSCM training on visual bug detection for senior officials.
- Redesigned visitor access protocols around critical workstations.
Outcome
The operation neutralized a major vulnerability and protected sensitive power-grid intelligence from a likely high-level industrial or state-sponsored threat.
Technical Appendix
- REI OSCOR Blue for signal analysis in high-interference zones.
- NLJD for hidden silicon junctions in walls and furnishings.
- FLIR thermal imaging for modified network hardware heat signatures.