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Test Key

Test Key: Key intended for testing of COMSEC equipment or systems.

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Key intended for testing of COMSEC equipment or systems. If intended for off-the-air, in-shop use, such key is called maintenance key.

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Key intended for testing of COMSEC equipment or systems. (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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