What is comsec/crypto?

1. COMSEC channel – is used to distribute items that are accountable by the COMSEC Custodian to the National Security Agency (NSA)

2. Administrative channels – are used to distribute other COMSEC information and material not accountable by the COMSEC Custodian but rather through the site’s Document Control system

When in doubt, contact the COMSEC Custodian

For purposes of this briefing, we’re concerned with the 1st channel: items that are accountable by the COMSEC Custodian to the NSA

• For purposes of this briefing, we’re concerned with the 1st channel: items that are accountable by the COMSEC Custodian to the NSA

• These items can be further categorized into:

• Controlled Cryptographic Items (CCI)
• Classified devices
• Cryptographic key material (CRYPTO)