Defined term
Control System (cmcs)
Control System (cmcs): The logistics and accounting system through which COMSEC material marked CRYPTO is distributed, controlled, and safeguarded.
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Definition
The logistics and accounting system through which COMSEC material marked CRYPTO is distributed, controlled, and safeguarded. Included are the COMSEC central offices of record (COR), cryptologistic depots, and COMSEC accounts. COMSEC material other than key may be handled through the CMCS. Electronic Key Management System (EKMS) and Key Management Infrastructure (KMI) are examples of tools used by the CMCS to accomplish its functions. Rationale: The term falls under the broader term “COMSEC material”.
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Committee on National Security Systems Glossary CNSSI 4009-2015
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