Preface
Terms
The following terms may be used in this document:
Clear.
This eradicates data on media/memory before reusing it in a secured area. All reusable memory is cleared to
deny access to previously stored information by standard means of access.
Erase.
This is equivalent to clear.
Media.
Storage/data export device. A d evice that stores or exports data from the instrument, such as a USB flash
drive or USB port.
Sanitize.
This removes the data from media/memory so that the data cannot be recovered using any known technology.
This is typically used when the device is moved (temporarily or permanently) from a secured a rea to a nonsecured area.
Scrub.
This is equivalent to sanitize.
Remove.
This is a physical means to clear the data by removing the memory device from the instrument. Instructions
are available in the product service manual.
User-Accessible.
The user can directly retrieve the memory device contents.
User-Modifiable.
The memory device can be written to by the user during normal instrument operation, using the
instrument user interface or remote control.
Volatile memory.
Memory that loses data when the instrument is powered off.
Nonvolatile memory.
Memory that retains data when the instrument is powered off.
Power off.
Some instruments have a “Standby” mode, in which power is still supplied to the instrument. For clearing
data, putting the instrument in Standby mode does not qualify as powering off. For these products, you must either
push a rear-panel OFF switch or remove the power source from the instrument.
Instrument Declassification.
A term that refers to procedures that must be undertaken before an instrument can be
removed from a secure environment. Declassification procedures include memory sanitization, memory removal,
and sometimes both.
MSO58LP with Option 5-SEC Declassification and Security Instructions v
To Next Page
Loading...
Need help?
General
