Block 2 Day 1

Objective 2A & 2B

COMSEC

COMSEC

ensures measures and control are in place to deny unauthorized persons info derived from info system of the US gov. related to national security and ensure authenticity of those info systems

Commander

a person in authority, over a body of troops or military personnel

COMSEC Account

Administrative entity, identified by an account number, used to maintain accountability, custody, and control of COMSEC material

COMSEC Account Audit

Examination of holdings, records, and procedures to a COMSEC account ensuring all accountable COMSEC material is properly handled and safeguarded

COMSEC Aids

Keymat, codebook, operating and maintenance manuals

COMSEC Equipment

Equipment that covers Red info to Black, and black to red

COMSEC Incident

Any occurrence that potentially jeopardized the security of COMSEC material

COMSEC Material

broad term that covers basically anything COMSEC related, aids, Equipment, Etc.

COMSEC Material Control System(CMCS)

logistics system where crypto material is distributed, controlled and safeguarded

COMSEC Requirements

Defines need for COMSEC

COMSEC Resources

Funds and manpower necessary to run the COMSEC program

Controlled Crypto Item(CCI)

Unclassed crypto controlled and handled in CMCS or other control system to maintain accountability and visibility

Controlling Authority

directs cryptonet and associated key mat also provides disposition instructions

Cryptonet

Site that holds a specific key for use

Cryptoperiod

length of time a key is good for

Crypto System

Associated COMSEC items interacting to provide a single means of encryption or decryption

Key Managment Infrastructure (KMI)

is computer hardware, firmware, software, and other equipment snd its documentation; facilities that house the equipment and related functions: and company standards, policies, procedures, and doctrine that forms the system that manages and supports the ordering and delivery of cryptographic material and related information products and services to users

KMI Operational Account Manager (KOAM)

person designated by proper authority to be responsible for the receipt, transfer, accounting, safeguarding, and destruction of COMSEC

TEMPEST

an unclassified term referring to technical investigations, study and control of compromising emanations from electrically operated information processing equipment

Director, National Security Agency (DIRNSA)

designated as the national manager for national security telecommunications and information systems

Secretary of the Air Force, Office of Information Dominance and deputy Chief information Officer and Air Force Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)

Developed, implements, and oversees all cyber security disciplines to include COMSEC

Headquarters Air Combat Command (HQ ACC)

Designated as the lead command for cybersecurity and AF Cryptographic Modernization (CM) efforts

Headquarters Cyberspace Capabilities Center (HQ CCC)

designated by SAF/CN as the service authority for COMSEC policy subject matter expertise, COMSEC audit, and tier 2 waiver authority

SVRO

is the unit POC for all secure voice matters

AFEMS

is the automated inventory system providing all base retail activities with supply and property accounting

Commanders

will appoint a qualified KOAM and at least one alternate KOAM for each COMSEC account

COMSEC Clerks

assist KOAMs I day-to-day administration and maintenance of accounting records for COMSEC material

CRO

is the focal point for COMSEC matters at the user level

AFEMS

automated inventory system providing all base real activities with supply and property accounting