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Surveillance & Tracing

When the suspicion is inside your own company

For business owners, HR and compliance officers with a concrete suspicion of a breach of trust, an information leak, or eavesdropping risk. Lawful monitoring under § 129 (1) GewO.

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Insured by Allianz – including armed deployments
20+ years of international experience among our founders
Operating throughout Austria
Our Clients
Specific names remain confidential.
Executives & Corporations
Diplomatic Missions
High-Net-Worth Individuals
Public Figures
Events & VIP Guests
Critical Infrastructure
Institutions & Public Authorities
Executives & Corporations
Diplomatic Missions
High-Net-Worth Individuals
Public Figures
Events & VIP Guests
Critical Infrastructure
Institutions & Public Authorities
The Situation

Where companies are most vulnerable internally

A company's most costly security problems rarely come from outside:

01

A breach of trust stays hidden for a long time

Whether it's leaking trade secrets or misusing resources: without targeted observation, this is usually only noticed after the fact.

02

Theft stays an unknown quantity

Only someone specifically looking for it detects subtle patterns in customer behavior or inventory shrinkage.

03

Unchecked meetings are a risk

Hidden cameras or listening devices in offices or vehicles are often only found once something has already leaked.

The Black Graben Approach

Four layers of investigation, one legal framework

Black Graben ensures that all monitoring measures are carried out in strict compliance with the legal requirements of § 129 (1) GewO. That includes monitoring employee integrity, customer surveillance on business premises, technical surveillance and counter-espionage, and internal investigations and risk assessments.

This guarantees a professional, ethical and lawful approach you can rely on completely as a client.

Employee integrity monitoring

Discreet observation on suspicion of information leaks or resource misuse.

Customer surveillance on business premises

Theft prevention and behavior analysis to minimize losses in retail.

Technical surveillance & counter-espionage

Detecting hidden cameras, microphones and GPS trackers in offices, vehicles and rooms.

Internal investigations & risk assessments

Comprehensive investigation on suspicion of misconduct by employees or customers.

„Non sine periculo“
Not Without Danger

Four elements define a true professional in the security industry: formal education, continuous training, extensive experience, and unwavering commitment.

Who's Behind Black Graben

International experience you won't find elsewhere in Vienna

Discreet investigation within strict legal limits is a craft, not a gut feeling. Our founders bring the methodical discipline from international investigative and security operations to every surveillance measure.

Tomo Babic, Gründer und CEO von Black Graben
Founder & CEO

Tomo Babic

Over 20 years assessing and mitigating complex risk for government institutions and private security organizations – the methodical foundation of every lawful surveillance operation.

Sasa Kecman, Mitbegründer und COO von Black Graben
Co-Founder & COO

Sasa Kecman

Directed mission-critical operations on behalf of the U.S. Department of State and led training programs for local and international forces.

Allianz Versicherung
Insured by Allianz – including armed deployments
WKO Wien Mitgliedschaft
Member of the Vienna Chamber of Commerce, Security Trade § 129 GewO 1994
Scope of Services

What's included in Black Graben's surveillance and tracing service

Black Graben Compared

A fair comparison to standard guarding services and generic security providers – no names, just concrete criteria.

Other Providers
  • Team experienceUsually standard training with no international practice
  • Insurance coverageOften basic liability coverage only
  • DocumentationFrequently incomplete or non-existent
  • Legal complianceLegal grey areas possible
Black Graben
  • Team experience20+ years international, UN, OSCE, US government
  • Insurance coverageAllianz, including armed deployments
  • DocumentationFully digital, always available
  • Legal complianceStrictly under § 129 (1) GewO

How We Work Together

1

Confidential initial consultation

Clarifying the suspected case and the basic objective.

2

Legal review

Ensuring the measure is permissible under § 129 (1) GewO.

3

Surveillance concept

Defining methodology, timeframe and technology used.

4

Execution & report

You receive a structured, usable findings report.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about surveillance and tracing

Is employee monitoring even legally permitted?

Yes, within the legal framework of § 129 (1) GewO. We review every case in advance and work strictly within these legal limits.

How does a technical sweep (bug detection) work?

Using specialized equipment and without disrupting operations, we discreetly check offices, meeting rooms or vehicles for hidden cameras, microphones or trackers.

Does the measure stay confidential within the company?

Yes. We work with a minimal circle of informed people and treat every inquiry with absolute discretion.

Get in Touch

Tell us about your suspected case – confidentially

Every inquiry is reviewed personally and under absolute confidentiality. You'll learn in the initial consultation whether and how we can help you.

+43 1 236 632 6 455
Monday – Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM  |  Saturday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
All inquiries are handled discreetly and in strict confidence.