R&S®SMA100A
Signal Generator
Instrument Security Procedures
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1177.5185.02 ─ 02
Instrument Security Procedures
R&S®SMA100A
1 Overview................................................................................................. 2
2 Instrument Models Covered..................................................................2
3 Security Terms and Definitions............................................................ 3
4 Types of Memory and Information Storage in the R&S SMA.............3
5 Instrument Declassification.................................................................. 5
6 Special Considerations for USB Ports and LAN Services................. 7
1 Overview
Contents
Contents
In many cases, it is imperative that the R&S SMA Signal Generators are used in a
secured environment. Generally these highly secured environments do not allow any
test equipment to leave the area unless it can be proven that no user information
leaves with the test equipment. Security concerns can arise when devices need to
leave a secured area e.g. to be calibrated or serviced.
This document describes the types of memory and their usage in the R&S SMA. It provides a statement regarding the volatility of all memory types and specifies the steps
required to declassify an instrument through memory clearing or sanitization procedures. These sanitization procedures are designed for customers who need to meet
the requirements specified by the US Defense Security Service (DSS).
2 Instrument Models Covered
Table 2-1: Signal Generator models
Product name Order number
R&S SMA100A 1400.0000.02
The Signal Generator base unit must be ordered together with one of the following frequency options:
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R&S SMA-B103
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R&S SMA-B106
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R&S SMA-B103L
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R&S SMA-B106L
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3 Security Terms and Definitions
Security Terms and Definitions
Clearing:
As defined in Section 8-301a of DoD 5220.22-M, "National Industrial Security Program
Operating Manual (NISPOM)", clearing is the process of eradicating the data on media
so that the data can no longer be retrieved using the standard interfaces on the instrument. Hence, clearing is typically used when the instrument is to remain in an environment with an acceptable level of protection.
Sanitization:
As defined in Section 8-301b of DoD 5220.22-M, "National Industrial Security Program
Operating Manual (NISPOM)", sanitization is the process of removing or eradicating
stored data so that the data cannot be recovered using any known technology. Instrument sanitization is typically required when an instrument is moved from a secure to a
non-secure environment, such as when it is returned for service of calibration.
The memory sanitization procedures described in this document are designed for customers who need to meet the requirements specified by the US Defense Security Service (DSS). These requirements are specified in the "Clearing and Sanitization Matrix"
in Section 14.1.16 of the ISFO Process Manual for the Certification and Accreditation
of Classified Systems under the NISPOM.
Instrument declassification:
A term that refers to procedures that must be undertaken before an instrument can be
removed from a secure environment, such as is the case when the instrument is
returned for calibration. Declassification procedures include memory sanitization or
memory removal, or both. The declassification procedures described in this document
are designed to meet the requirements specified in DoD 5220.22-M, "National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM)", Chapter 8.
4 Types of Memory and Information Storage
in the R&S SMA
The Signal Generator contains various memory components.
The following table provides an overview of the memory components that are part of
your instrument. For a detailed description regarding type, size, usage and location,
refer to the subsequent sections.
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