SPECTRUM MONITORING AND THE unival APPROACH
Spectrum Monitoring focuses on the observation and analysis of radio frequency activity to protect operations, communications, and sensitive environments from unauthorized or harmful use of the electromagnetic spectrum. It provides visibility into what signals are present, how they behave, and whether they align with expected and permitted activity.
The unival approach to spectrum monitoring emphasizes awareness, control, and informed decision making. Rather than acting as a countermeasure, spectrum monitoring establishes a clear picture of the radio environment, allowing operators to identify anomalies, assess risks, and decide on appropriate responses within defined legal and operational frameworks.
Spectrum monitoring is a foundational element of counter monitoring and information protection strategies. It supports prevention, investigation, and coordination by reducing uncertainty in complex wireless environments.
Operational Applications
Spectrum Monitoring solutions are deployed wherever understanding and controlling radio frequency activity is critical to security and information protection.
Government and High Security Facilities
Monitoring of radio frequency activity to identify unauthorized or suspicious transmissions within secure compounds.
Critical Infrastructure and Industrial Sites
Protection of operational communications and detection of interference affecting safety or continuity.
Border Control and Sensitive Zones
Observation of cross boundary radio activity and detection of unauthorized emitters near controlled areas.
Ports, Airports, and Transport Hubs
Monitoring in dense wireless environments to maintain reliable communications and situational awareness.
Prisons and Correctional Facilities
Identification of illicit wireless activity within controlled detention environments under defined legal frameworks.
Event and Temporary Security Operations
Temporary spectrum monitoring during high profile events, summits, or security operations.
Technical Security and Counter Monitoring Operations
Support for audits, investigations, and counter surveillance activities.
The Threats Organizations Face
Organizations operating in complex wireless environments face risks that are often invisible without dedicated spectrum monitoring.
Unauthorized Wireless Communications
- Use of unapproved radios, mobile devices, or transmitters,
- Bypassing of controlled communication channels.
Interference and Signal Disruption
- Degraded reliability of critical systems.
- Loss of communication during time sensitive operations.
Information Exposure & Eavesdropping Risks
- Unauthorized monitoring of radio communications,
- Exposure of operational patterns or procedures.
Remote Coordination & Control of Threats
- Command and control of remote systems or devices,
- Coordination of actions across distances without physical presence.
Insider and Internal Process Exploitation
- Introduction of unauthorized transmitters,
- Circumvention of internal controls and procedures.
Lack of Situational Awareness in RF Environments
- Inability to distinguish normal from abnormal spectrum behavior,
- Delayed identification of emerging threats or anomalies.
How Spectrum Monitoring Helps
Spectrum Monitoring supports counter monitoring and information protection by delivering structured awareness and analytical insight into radio frequency environments.
SOLUTION
Support for Risk Based and Layered Protection
Enables proportionate response by linking spectrum awareness to threat assessment:
- Early identification of anomalies requiring attention.
- Input for escalation to investigation or countermeasure decisions.
- Integration into layered information protection strategies.
Visibility of the Electromagnetic Environment
Provides continuous awareness of radio activity within defined operational areas:
- Identification of active frequencies and signal sources.
- Establishment of normal operating baselines.
- Detection of abnormal or unexpected activity.
Protection of Communications and Operations
Supports the reliability and integrity of operational communication systems:
- Identification of interference affecting operational systems.
- Support for maintaining reliable and predictable communications.
- Reduction of blind spots in wireless environments.
Investigation and Technical Analysis Support
Provides technical evidence and insight for review and follow up activities:
- Collection of spectrum data for review and analysis.
- Support for technical investigations and audits.
- Improved understanding of radio related incidents.
Operational Oversight and Coordination
Supports coordinated monitoring and informed decision making across operations:
- Centralized or distributed monitoring based on operational needs.
- Support for coordinated response and decision making.
- Alignment with broader security and protection operations.
Our Range of solutions
unival group provides spectrum monitoring solutions that focus on clarity, control, and operational relevance. The approach is built around delivering actionable insight rather than raw data, supporting operators in understanding what is happening in the radio environment and why it matters for their operations.
Spectrum monitoring solutions are designed to integrate into wider counter monitoring and information protection frameworks. When deployed as part of layered security concepts, the unival approach supports communication integrity, situational awareness, and informed response planning across diverse operational environments.