Security Terms and Definitions
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Instrument Security Procedures 1178.4324.02 ─ 02
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Security Terms and Definitions
Clearing
The term "clearing" is 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 inter-
faces on the instrument. Therefore, clearing is typically used when the instrument is to
remain in an environment with an acceptable level of protection.
Sanitization
The term "sanitization" is 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 ser-
vice of calibration.
The memory sanitization procedures described in this document are designed for cus-
tomers who need to meet the requirements specified by the US Defense Security Ser-
vice (DSS). These requirements are specified in the "Clearing and Sanitization Matrix"
in Section 14.1.16 of the ISFO "Manual for the Certification and Accreditation of Classi-
fied Systems under the NISPOM".
Instrument declassification
The term "instrument declassification" refers to procedures that must be undertaken
before an instrument can be removed from a secure environment, for example 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.
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Types of Memory and Information Storage
in the R&S
ZVH
The Cable and Antenna Analyzer 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.
