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Cryptographic Security (cryptosecurity)

Cryptographic Security (cryptosecurity): Component of COMSEC that results from the provision of technically sound cryptographic systems and their proper use.

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Component of COMSEC that results from the provision of technically sound cryptographic systems and their proper use.

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[Also Cryptosecurity] Component of COMSEC resulting from the provision of technically sound cryptographic systems and their proper use. (CNSSI-4009) (NISTIR)

Source: The Cyber GlossaryType: external

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