Black

Primary definition

1. Designation applied to encrypted information and the information systems, the associated areas, circuits, components, and equipment processing that information. See also RED. Note: Includes BLACK data. Source: CNSSI No. 4005 (COMSEC) 2. Designation applied to information systems, and to associated areas, circuits, components, and equipment, in which national security information is encrypted or is not processed. Source: CNSSAM TEMPEST/01-13; NSTISSI No. 7002 (adapted)

Also known asBLACK data · BLACK information · BLACK systems
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Committee on National Security Systems Glossary CNSSI 4009-2015View source

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1. Designation applied to encrypted information and the information systems, the associated areas, circuits, components, and equipment processing that information. See also RED. Note: Includes BLACK data. Source: CNSSI No. 4005 (COMSEC) 2. Designation applied to information systems, and to associated areas, circuits, components, and equipment, in which national security information is encrypted or is not processed. Source: CNSSAM TEMPEST/01-13; NSTISSI No. 7002 (adapted)

Committee on National Security Systems Glossary CNSSI 4009-2015 · 2024

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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Black. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 21, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/black

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Committee on National Security Systems Glossary CNSSI 4009-2015
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