The NSA system for identifying the type and purpose of certain items of COMSEC material. Source: CNSSI No. 4005 (COMSEC) Technology enabling one network to send its data via another network's connections. Tunneling works by encapsulating a network protocol within packets carried by the second network.
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The NSA system for identifying the type and purpose of certain items of COMSEC material. Source: CNSSI No. 4005 (COMSEC) Technology enabling one network to send its data via another network's connections. Tunneling works by encapsulating a network protocol within packets carried by the second network.
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Tsec Nomenclature Tunneling. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 13, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/tsec-nomenclature-tunneling
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