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TEMPEST and EMS Policy

The documents which relate specifically to TEMPEST and Electromagnetic Security (EMS) are based on NATO and EU TEMPEST and EMS standards.

The documents which relate specifically to TEMPEST and Electromagnetic Security (EMS) are based on NATO and EU TEMPEST and EMS standards.

IA Implementation Guide No 14 - TEMPEST & Electromagnetic Security

Gives practical guidance in support of our Good Practice Guide (GPG) No 14 and the Document and Information Publications policy for testers (specifically SDIP-27 and SDIP-29) produced by the NATO Military Committee Communication and Information Systems Security and Evaluation Agency (SECAN). IG14 interprets SDIP-27 for UK national use. The current copy is issue 3.0 of 2018.

Good Practice Guide No 14 - Electromagnetic Security

Enables security professionals and IA practitioners to manage emissions security. It will assist anyone involved in managing risks and accrediting ICT systems as well as those involved in their design and installation. The current copy is issue 2.3 of September 2016.

GPG14 supports the HMG Security Policy Framework which states that Departments and Agencies must follow specific government procedures to manage the risk posed by eavesdropping and electromagnetic emanations.

GPG14 is supported by Implementation Guide (IG) 14.

Other documents

NATO and UK policy documents are available. Please complete the EM Security & TEMPEST documentation request form (opens to an MS Office form)