Electromagnetic environment in the workplace when using active means of information protection

Introduction. Currently, there are a large arsenal of technical means designed to protect information processed by electronic computing equipment from unauthorized access and additional sources of electromagnetic fields of the radio frequency range (RF EMF) in the workplace. However, in the available literature there is practically no data on the hygienic assessment of the electromagnetic environment when using active means of information protection.

The purpose of the research is to conduct research and hygienic assessment of the electromagnetic environment in the workplace when using technical means of active information protection.

Materials and methods. Regulatory documents, systems, and principles of information protection of computer equipment objects, technical characteristics and operating modes of devices were studied. EMF levels were measured in rooms and workplaces with personal computers (PCs) when using information security tools, EMF exposure parameters were determined. A hygienic assessment of the electromagnetic environment was carried out.

Results. The intensity of RF EMF generated by electromagnetic noise generators in the workplace has been established to depend on such many factors as the type of device, the antenna used, its location, distance from the antenna, and others.

Limitations. There are no limitations of the study.

Conclusion. Active information protection devices are increasingly being used and there is an obvious need for monitoring and carrying out measures to protect personnel from the adverse effects of RF EMF, including clarifying hygiene standards, developing technical solutions, and creating domestic selective EMF measuring instruments.

Compliance with ethical standards. The study does not require a conclusion on biomedical ethics, since it is the result of generalization of many years of work of scientists in this direction.

Contribution:
Nikitina V.N. — the concept and design of the study, collection and processing of material, writing a text;
Kalinina N.I. — collection of literature data, collection and processing of material, writing a text, editing;
Dubrovskaya E.N. — collection of literature data, collection and processing of material, editing;
Plekhanov V.P. — collection of literature data, collection and processing of material.
All authors are responsible for the integrity of all parts of the manuscript and approval of the manuscript final version.

Conflict of interest. The authors declare no conflict of interest.

Acknowledgement. The study had no sponsorship.

Received: April 28, 2023 / Accepted: August 15, 2023 / Published: October 9, 2023