What is comsec/crypto?

CONTROLLED CRYPTOGRAPHIC ITEM

• CONTROLLED CRYPTOGRAPHIC ITEM

• Unclassified cryptographic device

• Protected as high value property

• Accountable to NSA

• Examples:

• STE
• Data Transfer Device (DTD)
• KIV 7

CCI

• CCI

• STE

• Secure point-to point voice/data communications up to Top Secret

• Unclassified without the Crypto Ignition Key (CIK) or it is zeroized

CCI

• CCI

• Data Transfer Device (DTD)

• Used to store electronic keys then load into crypto equipment

• Unclassified without key material or CIK

CCI

• CCI

• KIV 7

• Provides secure Line of Site Communications

• Unclassified without classified keying material loaded into device

Cryptographic key material (CRYPTO)

• Cryptographic key material (CRYPTO)

• Unclassified to Top Secret

• Requires higher degree of protection than other classified

• Comes in various forms; key tape within plastic canister, floppy disk, electronic, algorithms on paper, PROMS