Business Timeline
23 years of professional investigation and security services across Australia.
2002
TSCM Certification
Peter Lynch obtains TSCM (Technical Surveillance Counter-Measures) certification from Countersurveillance Australia and the National Intelligence Research & Training Centre (NIRTC), establishing technical capability prior to business formation.
- TSCM — Electro Audio Surveillance Countermeasures (Countersurveillance Australia / NIRTC)
- Certificate IV in Security Risk Management (Vast Academy)
- Certificate IV in Investigative Services (Vast Academy)
2003
Business Established
Lynch Investigations & Countermeasures Pty Ltd established. Headquarters in Adelong, NSW. PJL Online Store launched for investigation equipment sales.
- Advanced Diploma in Security Risk Management (AIPS)
- Diploma in Security Risk Management (Allegiance)
- NSW CAPI licensing obtained
- 11 service domains operational
2005
Fraud Investigation Specialisation
Expansion into corporate fraud investigation with advanced government fraud control certification.
- Advanced Diploma of Government Fraud Control Management (AFS)
2006
SEO Services Launch & International Work
SEO and Internet Marketing services added to portfolio. International client work commenced with US-based investigations.
- SEO/Internet Marketing division operational (2006-2013)
- Wendy Thanisch testimonial — US client for TSCM and investigations
2007
Post Graduate Fraud Investigation
Completion of Post Graduate Certificate in Fraud Investigation through Charles Sturt University School of Policing Studies.
- Post Graduate Certificate in Fraud Investigation (CSU)
- Certificate III in Investigative Services (ASA)
2008
Industry Recognition
TSCM partnership established with Lyonswood Investigations & Forensic Group. Internet Marketing Professional certification achieved with perfect score.
- Warren Mallard / Lyonswood partnership commenced
- Rosemary Touhey / Bidgee Finance — due diligence services
- Internet Marketing Professional (Web CEO University) — 100/100
- Certificate III in Security Operations (Aset)
2009
Digital Forensics & Expanded Capability
Digital Forensics service domain launched. Major expansion of technical certifications including CISSP, ethical hacking, and computer spyware countermeasures.
- Digital Forensics services operational
- CISSP certification (Career Academy)
- Advanced Computer Forensic Techniques certification
- CSTSCM Training (Robert Pac)
- Computer Forensics, CompTIA Security+, Ethical Hacking (Hyperteach)
- Sanctuary Lakes VIC office
2011
Crime Scene Investigation
Crime Scene Investigation certification added to forensic capabilities.
- Crime Scene Investigation 101 (Universal Class)
2012
Justice of the Peace & Polygraph
Appointment as Justice of the Peace (NSW). Polygraph examination capability added.
- Justice of the Peace (NSW Attorney General & Justice)
- Polygraph Examination certification (The Human Equation)
2013
Mobile Forensics & SEO Wind-Down
Advanced cell phone forensics certification. SEO/Internet Marketing services concluded after 7 years.
- Advanced Diploma Cell Phone Forensics (IFS)
- Crime & Handheld Computing Devices (Drexel University)
- SEO services concluded
- Michael Hessenthaler / Ozweb partnership concluded (2006-2013)
2014–2015
TSCM Equipment Sales Discontinued
PJL Online Store TSCM equipment sales discontinued due to regulatory changes. Information security certifications achieved.
- TSCM equipment sales discontinued (regulatory changes)
- PJL Online Store wound down
- CISM certification (Career Academy)
- CISA certification (Career Academy)
- 200+ TSCM clients milestone
2022
CAPI Repealed
Commercial Agents and Private Inquiry Agents Act 2004 (CAPI) repealed on 1 July 2022, ending the NSW licensing framework that governed investigation services since business establishment.
- CAPI repealed 1 July 2022
2024
MBA Commenced
Peter Lynch commences MBA in Business Intelligence & Data Analytics through UniAthena and Global Madison University.
- MBA Business Intelligence & Data Analytics commenced
- Distinction-level performance (81-88%)
2026
Archive Established
Lynch Investigations & Countermeasures archive website established to preserve 23 years of business history. Company remains registered but no longer actively trading.
- 300+ clients served over 23 years
- 200+ TSCM clients
- Archive website launched
- MBA Capstone project
23 Years in Numbers
300+
Clients Served
Across Australia and internationally
200+
TSCM Clients
Technical surveillance counter-measures
11
Service Domains
Investigation and security services
20+
Certifications
Professional qualifications