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Controlling Authority (conauth)

Controlling Authority (conauth): The official responsible for directing the operation of a cryptonet using traditional key and for managing the operational…

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The official responsible for directing the operation of a cryptonet using traditional key and for managing the operational use and control of keying material assigned to the cryptonet.

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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)

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Committee on National Security Systems Glossary CNSSI 4009-2015
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The Cyber Glossary
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