R&S®SMCV100B
Vector Signal Generator
Instrument Security Procedures
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1179255402
Version 01
This document describes the types of memory and their usage in the R&S®SMCV100B Vector Signal
Generator.
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1 Overview
Overview
Securing important information is crucial in many applications.
In many cases, it is imperative that the R&S SMCV100B instruments are used in a
secured environment. Generally, 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, e.g. to be calibrated.
"Regarding sanitization, the principal concern is ensuring that data is not unintentionally released" [1].
This document provides a statement regarding the volatility of the memory types used
and specifies the steps required to sanitize an instrument.
The procedures in this document follow "NIST Special Publication 800-88: Guidelines
for Media Sanitization" [1].
In addition, recommendations are provided to safeguard information on the
R&S SMCV100B.
References
See the following literature for further information.
[1] Kissel Richard L. [et al.] Guidelines for Media Sanitization = Special Publication (NIST SP) =
NIST SP - 800-88 Rev 1. - Gaithersburg : [s.n.], December 17, 2014.
[2] National Industrial Security Program Authorization Office Defense Security Service (DSS)
Assessment and Authorization Process Manual (DAAPM). - May 6, 2019.
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2 Instrument Models Covered
Instrument Models Covered
Table 2-1: R&S SMCV100B models
Product name Order number
R&S SMCV100B 1432.7000K02
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3 Security Terms and Definitions
Security Terms and Definitions
Terms defined in Guidelines for Media Sanitization
NIST Special Publication 800-88 [1]
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Sanitization
"Media sanitization refers to a process that renders access to target data on the
media infeasible for a given level of effort."
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Clear
"Clear applies logical techniques to sanitize data in all user-addressable storage
locations for protection against simple non-invasive data recovery techniques; typically applied through the standard Read and Write commands to the storage
device, such as by rewriting with a new value or using a menu option to reset the
device to the factory state (where rewriting is not supported)."
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Purge
"Purge applies physical or logical techniques that render Target Data recovery
infeasible using state of the art laboratory techniques."
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Destroy
"Destroy renders Target Data recovery infeasible using state of the art laboratory
techniques and results in the subsequent inability to use the media for storage of
data."
Control of media
Another option is to keep physical media holding sensitive information within the classified area, see [1], paragraph 4.4.
Volatile memory
"Memory components that do not retain data after removal of all electrical power sources, and when reinserted into a similarly configured system, are considered volatile
memory components." [2]
The volatile memory in the instrument does not have battery backup. It loses its contents when power is removed from the instrument. The volatile memory is not a security concern.
Typical examples are RAM, e.g. SDRAM.
Non-volatile memory
"Components that retain data when all power sources are discontinued are non-volatile
memory components." [2].
In the context of this document, non-volatile memory components are non-user accessible internal memory types, e.g. EEPROM, Flash, etc.
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Security Terms and Definitions
Media
Media are types of non-volatile memory components. Media are user-accessible and
retain data when you turn off power.
In the context of this document, media types are Hard Disk Drives (HDD), Solid State
Drives (SSD), Memory Cards, e.g. SD, microSD, CFast, etc., USB removable media,
e.g. Pen Drives, Memory Sticks, Thumb Drives, etc.) and similar technologies.
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