Primary definition
Cryptographic system in which encryption and decryption are performed independently of the transmission and reception functions.
Also known asoffline cryptosystem · off-line cryptographic system · offline cryptographic system
— Committee on National Security Systems Glossary CNSSI 4009-2015View source
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CNSSGC
Cryptographic system in which encryption and decryption are performed independently of the transmission and reception functions.
Committee on National Security Systems Glossary CNSSI 4009-2015 · 2024
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Off Line Cryptosystem. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved September 3, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/off-line-cryptosystem
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Committee on National Security Systems Glossary CNSSI 4009-2015
Committee on National Security Systems Glossary CNSSI 4009-2015
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The Cyber Glossary
The Cyber Glossary
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