PDS-ULTRA: Augmenting Physical Data Security using the World’s Most Sensitive Ferromagnetic Detection System

PDS-ULTRA：使用世界上最灵敏的铁磁检测系统增强物理数据安全性

• 批准号: 10004442
• 金额: $ 30.56万
• 依托单位: METRASENS LIMITED
• 依托单位国家: 英国
• 项目类别: Collaborative R&D
• 财政年份: 2021
• 资助国家: 英国
• 起止时间: 2021 至 无数据
• 项目状态: 已结题
• 来源: https://gtr.ukri.org/projects?ref=10004442
• 关键词: PDS; ULTRA; Augmenting; Physical; Data

In 2019, Vishwanath Akuthota destroyed 66 computers in his college in New York using a **_'Killer USB';_** a device that looks like a USB memory stick, but sends high-voltage power surges into the device it is connected to, wrecking computer systems.**_'Killer USB' sticks and other small electronic devices highlight the urgent need for physical data security._** Further examples include the infamous case of Edward Snowden who leaked millions of highly classified NSA files using a few USB sticks. Similarly, the Stuxnet malware which disabled Iran's nuclear plant was inflicted using a USB drive. In 2018, Omarosa Manigault Newman, a US government official, released recordings of conversations she had with the US President and the White House Chief of Staff. She recorded the conversations with a small recording device.**_Preventing such security incidents ultimately relies on the reliable detection and control of storage devices, which have become smaller and increasingly difficult to detect._** In fact, independent third-party research has shown the probability of detection using competing ferromagnetic detection technology can be **_as low as 2%,_** meaning most small electronic devices will go undetected, especially in high interference environments such as data centres.Other detection alternatives such as **_millimetre wave scanners (mmWave)_** cannot penetrate past thick clothing or skin, leaving hidden items in body cavities undetected. **_Static and handheld metal detectors_** require extreme proximity to the screened individual to detect small electronic devices. Waving the detector at an individual is highly intrusive and undesirable especially when screening high-seniority executives in corporate environments.As a market leader in ferromagnetic detection technology, Metrasens are engaged with major data centre operators. Results from preliminary trials have demonstrated the high possibility of mitigating digital noise thereby significantly improving our ability to detect small electronic devices within environments with high magnetic interference.**_This project will focus on creating an ability to detect data storage devices reliably with improved sensitivity._** Based on our initial trials, we will develop static and portable prototype detection systems that will be tested and validated in real-world environments, allowing us to satisfy a broad range of applications. This project will open up new lucrative opportunities in the global physical data security sector and enhance our ability to improve our established detection technology for MRI safety, contraband detection in prisons and counterterrorism. **_We will create new domestic and export opportunities, whilst maintaining the UK's reputation in cutting-edge detection technology._**

2019年，Vishwanath Akuthota使用一种“杀手USB”摧毁了他在纽约大学的66台电脑;这是一种看起来像USB记忆棒的设备，但会向连接的设备发送高压电涌，破坏计算机系统。“杀手级USB”记忆棒和其他小型电子设备凸显了对物理数据安全的迫切需求。_**进一步的例子包括爱德华·斯诺登（Edward Snowden）的臭名昭著的案件，他使用几个USB棒泄露了数百万高度机密的NSA文件。同样，使伊朗核电站瘫痪的Stuxnet恶意软件也是使用USB驱动器造成的。2018年，美国政府官员奥马罗萨·马尼戈纽曼公布了她与美国总统和白宫办公厅主任的谈话录音。她用一个小录音设备录下了对话。防止此类安全事件最终取决于对存储设备的可靠检测和控制，这些设备变得越来越小，越来越难以检测。_**事实上，独立的第三方研究表明，使用竞争性铁磁检测技术的检测概率可以低至2%，这意味着大多数小型电子设备将无法被检测到，特别是在数据中心等高干扰环境中。其他检测替代方案，如毫米波扫描仪（mmWave），无法穿透厚衣服或皮肤，隐藏在体腔里的东西不会被发现**_静态和手持式金属探测器_** 需要非常接近被筛查的个人，以检测小型电子设备。对着个人挥舞探测器是一种高度侵入性的行为，尤其是在企业环境中筛选高资历高管时。作为铁磁探测技术的市场领导者，Metrasens与主要的数据中心运营商合作。初步试验的结果表明，降低数字噪声的可能性很高，从而显著提高了我们在高磁干扰环境中检测小型电子设备的能力。该项目将侧重于创建一种以更高的灵敏度可靠检测数据存储设备的能力。_**在初步试验的基础上，我们将开发静态和便携式原型检测系统，这些系统将在现实环境中进行测试和验证，使我们能够满足广泛的应用。该项目将在全球物理数据安全领域开辟新的有利可图的机会，并提高我们改进现有MRI安全检测技术、监狱违禁品检测和反恐的能力。**_我们将创造新的国内和出口机会，同时保持英国在尖端检测技术方面的声誉。