Comsec Flashcards
What does CIA (Sec +) mean?
Confidentiality, Integrity, Availability
What is communications security?
The protection resulting from all measures designed to DENY UNAUTHORIZED PERSONS information of value that might be derived from the possession and study of telecoms, or to mislead unauthorized persons in their interpretation of the results of such possession and study.
What is the purpose of COMSEC?
To protect sensitive and classified information and equipment from unauthorized disclosure.
What are the levels of classification?
Top Secret - Compromises could cause EXCEPTIONALLY GRAVE DAMAGE to National Security, Secret - Compromises could cause SERIOUS DAMAGE to National Security, Confidential - Compromises could cause an UNDETERMINED AMOUNT OF DAMAGE to National Security.
What are the four components of COMSEC?
Crypto Security, Transmission Security, Emission Security, Physical Security
What is the most dangerous component of COMSEC?
Physical Security
What is the primary COMSEC publication that provides the rules and regulations for the CONTROL and ACCOUNTING of COMSEC material?
TB 380-41 Procedures for safeguarding, accounting, and supply control of COMSECmaterial
What is the primary COMSEC publication that provides rules and regulations for INFORMATION SECURITY?
AR 380-5 Department of the Army information security program
Describe the Tiers in COMSEC Hierarchy.
Tier 0 - Central Facility, Tier 1 - CLSA / COR, Tier 2 - CAM, Tier 3 - User Level Management (HR Holders)
How many Tiers are there in the Hierarchy?
Four
What is the purpose of the Tobyhanna Army Depot?
To store and issue wholesale COMSEC, and and provide depot level maintenance on Army COMSEC equipment.
Within a SFG, at what level is the CAM located?
Group level
What type of COMSEC account would be found at the battalion level?
Hand receipt holders
What is the primary purpose of COR?
Ensure accounts comply with NSA, department / agency COMSEC accountability, and to maintain record of all accountable material
What is the purpose of COMSEC material marked “CRYPTO”?
IDs keying material thats issued to protect or authenticate communications carrying National Security or Related info. May be Classified or Unclassified