Rohde&Schwarz SMC100A Instrument Security

R&S®SMC100A Signal Generator
Instrument Security Procedures
1176.9087.02 ─ 02
Instrument Security Procedures
R&S®SMC100A
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 SMC.............3
5 Instrument Declassification.................................................................. 6
6 Special Considerations for USB Ports and LAN Services................. 8

1 Overview

Contents

Contents
In many cases, it is imperative that the R&S SMC 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 SMC. 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 SMC100A 1411.4002.02
The Signal Generator base unit must be ordered together with one of the following fre­quency options:
R&S SMC-B101
R&S SMC-B103
2Instrument Security Procedures 1176.9087.02 ─ 02
R&S®SMC100A

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 SMC
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.
3Instrument Security Procedures 1176.9087.02 ─ 02
Loading...
+ 6 hidden pages