111 Communications and Security Fundamentals Flashcards

1
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Discuss COMSEC and discuss the role of the CMS custodian

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Used to protect communications and information from the enemy. CMS Custodian is the CO’s primary advisor on matters concerning COMSEC and reports and materials.

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2
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Define and explain the relevance of TPI

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Two Person Integrity-Keeps all accountable, each person has a backup to make sure information is accounted for

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3
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Discuss Encryption

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Information is placed in code to protect its contents from the eyes of the enemy…

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4
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Discuss Authentication

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Like IFF, makes sure correct person is viewing the information

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5
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Discuss Access

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Some information is only able to be accessed by certain personnel.

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6
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Discuss Classification

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The level of security that determines who can view the information and material

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7
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Discuss Compromise

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If information is lost to the enemy

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8
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Discuss Need to Know

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proper justification to see certain classified materials

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9
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Discuss Restricted Area

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Off-limits area to all but authorized personnel

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10
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Discuss Clearance

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Level of information certain personnel are authorized to access

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11
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Explain the SSBI security investigation

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Single-scope Background Investigation-Required for Top Secret, SCI and Q clearances-FBI agents check coworkers and others

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12
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NAC

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National Agency Check; historically for officer commissioning, basis for access up to and including Secret information

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13
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ENTNAC

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Entrance National Agency Check- Determines suitability for entrance into the service

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14
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Explain the objective of the personnel security program

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ensure maximum uniformity and effectiveness in the application of PSP policies with the Department of the Navy

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15
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Explain the proper procedures and documentation required for the handling and destruction of Personal Notes

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Burn or shred

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16
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Explain the proper procedures and documentation required for the handling and destruction of Paper Materials

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Burn or shred depending on the level of secrecy

17
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Explain the proper procedures and documentation required for the handling and destruction of Magnetic Tapes

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Roll out tape and shred

18
Q

Explain the proper procedures and documentation required for the handling and destruction of Magnetic Disks

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Scratch or alter irreparably

19
Q

Explain the proper procedures and documentation required for the handling and destruction of Compact Discs

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Microwave or scratch beyond repair

20
Q

Explain the proper procedures and documentation required for the handling and destruction of Naval Publications

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Burn or shred

21
Q

Define the classification category of Confidential

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Lowest damage to national security if information becomes compromised

22
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Define the classification category of Secret

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Serious damage could result if information becomes compromised

23
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Define the classification category of Top Secret

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Exceptionally grave damage could result if information becomes compromised

24
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Define the classification category of NOFORN

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No Foreign Use

25
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Define the classification category of FOUO

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For Official Use Only

26
Q

Explain the procedures for safe handling of COMSEC/CMS materials and equipment

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Two person integrity, Destroy material if information becomes compromised

27
Q

Define the term “Emergency Destruction” of COMSEC material as it applies

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Aboard Ship- zeroize, destroy all COMSEC, lock it up and let it sink with ship.

28
Q

Discuss the purpose of the Naval Warfare Publications Library

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maintains documents like the NTTP, etc. through the Secret level

29
Q

Discuss the “Smith Amendment”

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stopped DOD/Military from holding a security clearence if convicted of a crime & served more than 1 year of incarceration.