NISTIR 7298 Revision 1, Glossary of Key Information Security Terms
NISTIR 7298 Revision 1, Glossary of Key Information Security Terms
NISTIR 7298 Revision 1, Glossary of Key Information Security Terms
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NIST IR <strong>7298</strong> <strong>Revision</strong> 1, <strong>Glossary</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Key</strong> <strong>Information</strong> <strong>Security</strong> <strong>Terms</strong><br />
COMSEC Material Control System<br />
(CMCS) –<br />
Logistics and accounting system through which COMSEC material<br />
marked "CRYPTO" is distributed, controlled, and safeguarded.<br />
Included are the COMSEC central <strong>of</strong>fices <strong>of</strong> record, crypto logistic<br />
depots, and COMSEC accounts. COMSEC material other than key<br />
may be handled through the CMCS.<br />
SOURCE: CNSSI-4009<br />
COMSEC Modification – See <strong>Information</strong> Systems <strong>Security</strong> Equipment Modification.<br />
SOURCE: CNSSI-4009<br />
COMSEC Module – Removable component that performs COMSEC functions in a<br />
telecommunications equipment or system.<br />
SOURCE: CNSSI-4009<br />
COMSEC Monitoring – Act <strong>of</strong> listening to, copying, or recording transmissions <strong>of</strong> one's own<br />
<strong>of</strong>ficial telecommunications to analyze the degree <strong>of</strong> security.<br />
SOURCE: CNSSI-4009<br />
COMSEC Pr<strong>of</strong>ile – Statement <strong>of</strong> COMSEC measures and materials used to protect a<br />
given operation, system, or organization.<br />
SOURCE: CNSSI-4009<br />
COMSEC Survey – Organized collection <strong>of</strong> COMSEC and communications information<br />
relative to a given operation, system, or organization.<br />
SOURCE: CNSSI-4009<br />
COMSEC System Data – <strong>Information</strong> required by a COMSEC equipment or system to enable it<br />
to properly handle and control key.<br />
SOURCE: CNSSI-4009<br />
COMSEC Training – Teaching <strong>of</strong> skills relating to COMSEC accounting, use <strong>of</strong> COMSEC<br />
aids, or installation, use, maintenance, and repair <strong>of</strong> COMSEC<br />
equipment.<br />
SOURCE: CNSSI-4009<br />
Concept <strong>of</strong> Operations (CONOP) – See <strong>Security</strong> Concept <strong>of</strong> Operations.<br />
SOURCE: CNSSI-4009<br />
Confidentiality –<br />
Preserving authorized restrictions on information access and<br />
disclosure, including means for protecting personal privacy and<br />
proprietary information.<br />
SOURCE: SP 800-53; SP 800-53A; SP 800-18; SP 800-27; SP 800-<br />
60; SP 800-37; FIPS 200; FIPS 199; 44 U.S.C., Sec. 3542<br />
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