Building Secure and Resilient Electromagnetic Communications with MIL-STD-188-125-1
Technical Speaker:
Daniel Frei
NGC
Meal Sponsor:
Phillip Stallcup
Keysight
The Huntsville, AL Chapter of the IEEE Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Society invites you to participate in a Technical Meeting on April 16, 2026, featuring a talk given by Mr. Daniel Frei of NGC. The program will begin at 5:30 pm with Phillip Stallcup of Keysight sponsoring a free meal. Mr. Frei’s technical presentation will begin at approximately 6:20 pm after some short chapter status updates.
Meal – Nothing But Noodles
Garden Salad, Beef Stroganoff, Fettuccini Alfredo, Marinara Pasta, Chicken Pomodoro (Pasta-Less GF), New York Cheesecake, Sweet/Un-Sweet Tea, and Water
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- 965 Exploer Blvd NW
- Huntsville, Alabama
- United States 35806
- Building: East Tower
- Room Number: IslandView
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- Co-sponsored by Meal Sponsor: Phillip Stallcup, Keysight
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- Starts 10 April 2026 05:00 PM UTC
- Ends 16 April 2026 05:00 AM UTC
- No Admission Charge
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Daniel Frei of NGC
Building Secure and Resilient Electromagnetic Communications with MIL-STD-188-125-1
Synopsis:
This presentation will be the second half of the TEMPEST discussion given last year and explores the evolution of communication security in the face of modern electromagnetic threats. While encryption remains a cornerstone of data protection, it is not sufficient against TEMPEST, high-altitude electromagnetic pulse (HEMP) events, or high-powered microwave attacks. This presentation will introduce advanced electromagnetic protection strategies—such as facility shielding and filtering—that are essential for securing critical communications infrastructure. The focus of this discussion is the role of MIL-STD-188-125-1 in establishing requirements for HEMP hardening of fixed ground-based C4I facilities, how these standards also mitigate other high-energy and low-energy threats including Compromising Emanations (CE) and TEMPEST concerns, real-world examples of mitigation strategies implemented in operational environments, and testing methodologies with demonstrations of relevant test equipment. This discussion is designed for professionals and students with limited background in these types of electromagnetic protection who are interested in understanding the threat environments, mitigation techniques, and practical implementation. Attendees can expect a concise overview of electromagnetic threat environments, insights into the evolution and application of mitigation strategies, discussion of testing plans and standards compliance, and a live demonstration of test equipment.
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“Building Secure and Resilient Electromagnetic Communications with MIL-STD-188-125-1”
Synopsis:
This presentation will be the second half of the TEMPEST discussion given last year and explores the evolution of communication security in the face of modern electromagnetic threats. While encryption remains a cornerstone of data protection, it is not sufficient against TEMPEST, high-altitude electromagnetic pulse (HEMP) events, or high-powered microwave attacks. This presentation will introduce advanced electromagnetic protection strategies—such as facility shielding and filtering—that are essential for securing critical communications infrastructure. The focus of this discussion is the role of MIL-STD-188-125-1 in establishing requirements for HEMP hardening of fixed ground-based C4I facilities, how these standards also mitigate other high-energy and low-energy threats including Compromising Emanations (CE) and TEMPEST concerns, real-world examples of mitigation strategies implemented in operational environments, and testing methodologies with demonstrations of relevant test equipment. This discussion is designed for professionals and students with limited background in these types of electromagnetic protection who are interested in understanding the threat environments, mitigation techniques, and practical implementation. Attendees can expect a concise overview of electromagnetic threat environments, insights into the evolution and application of mitigation strategies, discussion of testing plans and standards compliance, and a live demonstration of test equipment.
Daniel Frei
Chair, Huntsville Chapter
IEEE EMC Society
Email: Daniel.Frei@ngc.com