Tips & Trends for 2026: #5: More TEMPEST Shielded Rooms – Copy

“Security will enter a new stage in 2026, but we are prepared.” In a series of five posts, our specialists share trends and developments for 2026. This week, Vincent van de Vrie, from our team of Technical Consultants, highlights the growing demand for higher levels of protection.

Vincent van de Vrie: “Governments, financial institutions, defence, and large corporations are increasingly vulnerable to information-leaking attacks, including RF interception and electromagnetic eavesdropping. Our range of TEMPEST shield rooms blocks all compromising emanations and leaks no signal.”

What are the potential weak points of a TEMPEST room?

Vincent: “Data leakage via cables and doors is our focus in our design. Our TEMPEST doors are multi-sealed, and in our rooms we use fibre-optic feedthroughs and special TEMPEST-qualified mains power line filters. Our chambers are EN 50147-1 certified and meet strict governmental or military standards, such as SDIP. We have helped several NATO members over the past 40 years, so we are fully aware of these requirements, including handling highly confidential data within our company.”

 Where do you expect a change in demand for 2026?

Vincent van de Vrie: “I see a more practical challenge today: how do we help regular construction companies that will build these secure facilities for their governments and military departments understand the strict TEMPEST requirements for our rooms in their new buildings? To them, I would say, contact me for advice to avoid any non-compliance and unforeseen security breaches.”

Governments, financial institutions, defence and construction companies that want to prevent any information-leaking attack can contact Vincent van de Vrie for a Comtest Engineering-accredited solution.

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Our services include maintenance and validated testing. We recommend that both are executed by authorized personnel only. Our expert teams can perform preventive maintenance on RF-shielded doors, mode-stirrer systems, and positioning equipment such as turntables. We also offer validation services to see if your EMC test chamber or RF-shielded room still functions within its intended limits and avoiding unexpected down-time or product recalls at the same time.

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A shielded room can perform conducted emission and immunity EMC measurements, eliminating harmful external influences, leading to more accurate and consistent test results. Being a Faraday cage, a shielded room will not only improve test results but will also form an excellent aid in protecting information and essential hardware. Comtest can assist governments, the military, financial institutions, and large corporations in protecting what matters most in critical situations. We offer the highest quality, sensitivity, and security before, during and after working with you.

A shielded room can perform conducted emission and immunity EMC measurements, eliminating harmful external influences, leading to more accurate and consistent test results. Being a Faraday cage, a shielded room will not only improve test results but will also form an excellent aid in protecting information and essential hardware. Comtest can assist governments, the military, financial institutions, and large corporations in protecting what matters most in critical situations. We offer the highest quality, sensitivity, and security before, during and after working with you.

Comtest has been building high-quality antenna test ranges for more than 20 years. We are dedicated to putting our experience to work for you, turning any problem you might have into a customized test solution. As for researching and developing your products, we know speed and return on investment are very important. That’s why we ensure your project is delivered on schedule, on budget and exactly as ordered.

Comtest has been building high-quality antenna test ranges for more than 20 years. We are dedicated to putting our experience to work for you, turning any problem you might have into a customized test solution. As for researching and developing your products, we know speed and return on investment are very important. That’s why we ensure your project is delivered on schedule, on budget and exactly as ordered.

Comtest offers semi and full anechoic chambers that shield almost 100% of ambient emissions and reflect minimal internal radiation. We deliver or build your custom test chamber at your location, depending on what size chamber you need. If you tell us your challenges, we’ll offer a tailored turnkey solution from design to installation, including upgrades and yearly certifications.

We are committed to helping you achieve the best EMC testing possible. 

Comtest offers semi and full anechoic chambers that shield almost 100% of ambient emissions and reflect minimal internal radiation. We deliver or build your custom test chamber at your location, depending on what size chamber you need. If you tell us your challenges, we’ll offer a tailored turnkey solution from design to installation, including upgrades and yearly certifications.

We are committed to helping you achieve the best EMC testing possible.