What does the acronym TEMPEST stand for?

Telecommunications Electronics Material Protected from Emanating Spurious Transmissions
Technically, TEMPEST is a coverword/codename but over the years has been used by some as an acronym for Telecommunications Electronics Material Protected from Emanating Spurious Transmissions.

What is TEMPEST equipment?

TEMPEST is an acronym for Transient Electromagnetic Pulse Surveillance Technology, which refers to the equipment and devices that emit or receive and decipher data from electromagnetic resonance.

What is a TEMPEST survey?

TEMPEST is a National Security Agency (NSA) specification and NATO certification that refers to monitoring information systems through leaking emanations, including unintentional radio or electrical signals, sounds, and vibrations.

What is a TEMPEST laptop?

The TEMPEST laptop solution is ultrathin and is a powerful laptop that enables you to stay connected and collaborate at your best. This device is certified to NSTISSAM TEMPEST/1-92, Level I; CID09/15A, Level I; and SDIP-27/2.

How to get a quote for Tempest network equipment?

Tempest can offer multiple options for buying your surplus equipment including: credit, cash or consignment. We are ready to help with your network equipment and services needs. Call us 805.879.4800 or Request a Quote online.

What does Tempest stand for in security category?

TEMPEST is a National Security Agency specification and a NATO certification referring to spying on information systems through leaking emanations, including unintentional radio or electrical signals, sounds, and vibrations.

What was the purpose of the Tempest project?

TEMPEST was a classified project of the U.S. government designed to research how some devices like computers throw off electromagnetic radiation (EMR) that could compromise data security.

What do shielded racks and cabinets do for Tempest?

The standard shielded racks and cabinets products provided are a high level of RFI attenuation to enable the use of unmodified COTS equipment in a TEMPEST application.