---
type: "term"
title: "TEMPEST"
description: "A codename for standards and techniques related to electromagnetic emanation security — both the interception of unintentional electromagnetic emissions from electronic equipment and the shielding against such interception."
resource: "tlctc:term:tempest"
tags:
  - "glossary"
---
# TEMPEST

A codename for standards and techniques related to electromagnetic emanation security — both the interception of unintentional electromagnetic emissions from electronic equipment and the shielding against such interception. In TLCTC: TEMPEST attacks map to `#8 Physical Attack` (specifically `#8.2 Indirect Physical Access`) — exploiting physical emanation properties without direct contact with the target device. Related techniques include Van Eck Phreaking.

**Reference:** V1.9.1 Buzz-Word Refinement (#8)

See also: Physical Attack (#8), Van Eck Phreaking, RFID Skimming