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Compromising emanations are

[u]nintentional signals that, if intercepted and analyzed, would disclose the information transmitted, received, handled, or otherwise processed by information systems equipment.[1]
unintentional data-related or intelligence-bearing signals which, if intercepted and analyzed, would disclose the classified information transmission received, handled or otherwise processed by any information processing equipment.[2]

References[]

  1. OPSEC Glossary of Terms.
  2. Turquiose Book: A Guide to Understanding Information System Security Officer Responsibilities for Automated Information Systems (NCSC-TG-004-88 Oct. 16, 2002) (full-text).

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