111 Communications and Security Fundamentals Flashcards
Discuss COMSEC and discuss the role of the CMS custodian
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.
Define and explain the relevance of TPI
Two Person Integrity-Keeps all accountable, each person has a backup to make sure information is accounted for
Discuss Encryption
Information is placed in code to protect its contents from the eyes of the enemy…
Discuss Authentication
Like IFF, makes sure correct person is viewing the information
Discuss Access
Some information is only able to be accessed by certain personnel.
Discuss Classification
The level of security that determines who can view the information and material
Discuss Compromise
If information is lost to the enemy
Discuss Need to Know
proper justification to see certain classified materials
Discuss Restricted Area
Off-limits area to all but authorized personnel
Discuss Clearance
Level of information certain personnel are authorized to access
Explain the SSBI security investigation
Single-scope Background Investigation-Required for Top Secret, SCI and Q clearances-FBI agents check coworkers and others
NAC
National Agency Check; historically for officer commissioning, basis for access up to and including Secret information
ENTNAC
Entrance National Agency Check- Determines suitability for entrance into the service
Explain the objective of the personnel security program
ensure maximum uniformity and effectiveness in the application of PSP policies with the Department of the Navy
Explain the proper procedures and documentation required for the handling and destruction of Personal Notes
Burn or shred
Explain the proper procedures and documentation required for the handling and destruction of Paper Materials
Burn or shred depending on the level of secrecy
Explain the proper procedures and documentation required for the handling and destruction of Magnetic Tapes
Roll out tape and shred
Explain the proper procedures and documentation required for the handling and destruction of Magnetic Disks
Scratch or alter irreparably
Explain the proper procedures and documentation required for the handling and destruction of Compact Discs
Microwave or scratch beyond repair
Explain the proper procedures and documentation required for the handling and destruction of Naval Publications
Burn or shred
Define the classification category of Confidential
Lowest damage to national security if information becomes compromised
Define the classification category of Secret
Serious damage could result if information becomes compromised
Define the classification category of Top Secret
Exceptionally grave damage could result if information becomes compromised
Define the classification category of NOFORN
No Foreign Use
Define the classification category of FOUO
For Official Use Only
Explain the procedures for safe handling of COMSEC/CMS materials and equipment
Two person integrity, Destroy material if information becomes compromised
Define the term “Emergency Destruction” of COMSEC material as it applies
Aboard Ship- zeroize, destroy all COMSEC, lock it up and let it sink with ship.
Discuss the purpose of the Naval Warfare Publications Library
maintains documents like the NTTP, etc. through the Secret level
Discuss the “Smith Amendment”
stopped DOD/Military from holding a security clearence if convicted of a crime & served more than 1 year of incarceration.
