Primary definition
Official responsible for directing the operation of a cryptonet and for managing the operational use and control of keying material assigned to the cryptonet. (CNSSI-4009) (NISTIR)
Also known asKey Management Authority · KMA · Cryptographic Authority · Crypto Authority
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Official responsible for directing the operation of a cryptonet and for managing the operational use and control of keying material assigned to the cryptonet. (CNSSI-4009) (NISTIR)
The Cyber Glossary · 2024
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Controlling Authority. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 14, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/controlling-authority
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