CS Flashcards
What refers to measures and controls taken to deny unauthorized persons info derived from info systems of the USG related to national security and to ensure the authenticity of such info systems?
COMSEC
To deny access to classified and, in some instances, unclassified info and contain compromising emanations within an inspectable space is the objective of what?
TEMPEST
The investigation, study and control of compromising emanations from telecommunications and automated info systems equipment is the definition of what?
TEMPEST
List the COMSEC chain of command
User-CRO-CAM-WCO
COMSEC accounts are required to plan on maintaining how many days worth of physical or electronic material on hand?
120 days
Within how many hours after an incident does an inquiry official need to be appointed?
72 hours
How often does a status update need to be provided regarding invest?
At least every 25 days
List the 4 types of incident categories
Crypto
Personnel
Physical
Aircraft accidents or disasters
Who approves TPI waivers?
NSA only
The witnessing official is required to have what consistent with the material being destroyed?
Final security clearance
The destruction official must be what?
Appropriately cleared and knowledgeable
Who prepares the emergency action plan?
CAM or CRO
Who approves or endorses all COMSEC standards, techniques, equipment and protected services?
NSA
Who prescribes and approves all systems used?
NIST
Who acts on behalf of NSA for the Air Force?
AF Life Cycle Management Center
What is the application of measures designed to protect transmissions from interception and exploitation by means other than crypto analysis?
TRANSEC
Who is the focal point for COMSEC matters at the user level?
CRO
List CRO responsibilities (4)
1)Develops EAPs
2)Provides COMSEC training
3)Conducts and documents semi anual inventory and self assessments
4)Semiannually reviews the COMSEC requirement letter
A new COMSEC requirement letter is required when?
Annually
What ALC code is used for material continuously accountable by serial number?
ALC 1
What ALC code is used for material continuously accountable by quantity?
ALC 2
What ALC code material is handled within the CMCS?
ALC 4
What ALC code material is continuously accountable to the COR?
ALC 6
What ALC code material is electronic data with continuous local accountability?
ALC 7
How long should COMSEC inventory be maintained?
Current inventory + the past 6 months
How many days worth of physical and electronic material must COMSEC accounts maintain?
120 days
How long are short titles maintained?
up to 3 years
When will users take responsibility for material?
NLT one duty day before is effective date and no earlier than 10 duty days before its effective date
Is TPI required in tactical situations?
NO
How often should access lists be reviewed?
Monthly
Who appoints and signs courier letters?
The unit commander
