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Tempest Shielding refers to the shielding of devices from Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) and to ensure communications security (TEMPEST). The most sophisticated devices use advanced micro-components that have been designed from scratching to minimizing Tempest emanations. Generally, shielding involves encompassing the device in a Faraday cage that does not permit stray emanations, along with special modifications to the power source. This usually involves a heavy metal case around an object. Tempest shielding also involves such issues as the design of a room and placement of equipment within it, to ensure that no information can escape.

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