Security Terms And Definitions - Keysight X-Series Security Features And Document Of Volatility

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Security Terms and Definitions

Term Definition
Clearing As defined in Section 4.4.1 of the
Classified Systems under the
removed from memory in such a manner that known non-laboratory attacks such as keyboard
attacks, will be unable to recover the information.
Hence, clearing is typically used when the instrument is to remain in an environment with an
acceptable level of protection.
Instrument A term that refers to procedures that must be undertaken before an instrument can be removed
Declassification from a secure environment (aka controlled area), such as is the case when the instrument is
returned for calibration. Declassification procedures include memory sanitization or memory
removal, or both.
Sanitization As defined in Section 4.4.2 of the
Classified Systems under the
completely removed from memory so that even a laboratory attack using known techniques or
analysis will not recover any information.
Hence, 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.
Keysight memory sanitization procedures 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
Certification and Accreditation of Classified Systems under the
Secure Erase Secure Erase is a term that is used to refer to either the clearing or sanitization features of Keysight
instruments.
Security Features and Document of Volatility
ODAA Process Manual for the Certification and Accreditation of
NISPOM, clearing is a procedure by which classified information is
ODAA Process Manual for the Certification and Accreditation of
NISPOM, sanitization is a procedure by which classified information is
Security Terms and Definitions
ODAA Process Manual for the
NISPOM.
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