Terms And Definitions - Keysight NFA Series Security Features

Product Declassification and Security
Product Name: ESA-Series Spectrum Analyzers, EMC Analyzers, and NFA Series Noise Figure Analyzers

Terms and Definitions

Definitions:
Clearing –
Clearing is the process of eradicating the data on media before reusing the media so that the data can
no longer be retrieved using the standard interfaces on the instrument. Clearing is typically used when the
instrument is to remain in an environment with an acceptable level of protection.
Sanitization –
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 to the factory for calibration. (The instrument
is declassified) Agilent memory sanitization procedures are designed for customers who need to meet the
requirements specified by the US Defense Security Service (DSS). These requirements are outlined in the "Clearing
and Sanitization Matrix" issued by the Cognizant Security Agency (CSA) and referenced in National Industrial
Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM) DoD 5220.22M ISL 01L-1 section 8-301.
Security erase –
Security erase is a term that is used to refer to either the clearing or sanitization features of
Agilent instruments.
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 will include memory sanitization and or memory removal. Agilent declassification
procedures are designed to meet the requirements specified by the DSS NISPOM security document (DoD
5220.22M chapter 8)
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