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Terms and definitions
Clearing 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 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 Refers to either the clearing or sanitization features of Agilent instruments.
Instrument declassification 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 require-
ments specified by the DSS NISPOM security document (DoD 5220.22M chapter 8).
Appendix 1:
PNA Series security
features