Question 15/5 - Security of telecommunication and information systems regarding the electromagnetic environment
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Motivation
Study Group 5 is responsible for studies relating to protection of telecommunication networks and equipment from interference and lightning as well as for studies related to electromagnetic compatibility (EMC). In fulfilling its mission, SG 5 has worked on several Questions and developed a number of Recommendations and Handbooks that contribute to the security of the network against electromagnetic threats. Electromagnetic threats involve malicious man-made high power transient phenomena such as High-Altitude Electromagnetic Pulse (HEMP) and emissions from High-Power Electromagnetic (HPEM) generators including High-Power Microwave (HPM) and Ultra-Wideband (UWB) sources. Also, electromagnetic security could involve of information leaks from telecommunication networks by unexpected radio emission from equipment.
The nature of the malicious threats and the corresponding mitigation techniques are similar to those that apply to natural or unintentional electromagnetic disturbances. Thus, the traditional activities of Study Group 5 related to protection against lightning and controlling Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) contribute to the security of the network against malicious man-made threats.
There is no specific Recommendation, in force at the time of approval of this Question, which falls under its responsibility.
Question
Study items to be considered include, but are not limited to:
- Technical requirement for preventing information leaks by unexpected radio emission from equipment and protection of telecommunication systems from attacks using high power radio waves (HEMP,
HPEM)
- Mitigation methods such as electromagnetic shielding
- Methodology for evaluating the protective measures
Tasks
Tasks include, but are not limited to:
- One or more recommendations and/or the revision of the existing Recommendations on:
- Basic security requirements for preventing information leakage through electromagnetic emission (Evaluation method, limits etc.);
- Basic immunity and resistibility requirements against electromagnetic attack including specific immunity test method and limits;
- Security evaluation methodology for telecommunication installations with /without shielding rooms and cabinets;
- Security guideline regarding electromagnetic threats including co-located conditions;
- Methodology for mitigation of security threats.
Relationships
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Recommendations: K-series
- Questions: 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 12 and 13/5
- Study Groups: ITU-T SG 17
- Standardization bodies: IEC SC 77C
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