AC
Alternating Current
ACTS
Advanced Extremely-High-Frequency COMSEC/TRANSEC System
ADC
Analog to Digital Conversion
ADUA
Administrative Directory User Agent
AEHF
Advanced Extremely-High-Frequency
AFSATCOM
Air Force Satellite Communications
AID
Aircraft Interface Device
AIS
Automated Information System
AKDC
Automated Key Distribution Center
AKL
Automatic Key Loader
AKMRS
AEHF Key Management ReKey Software
ALC
Accounting Legend Code
AMODSM
Advanced Message Oriented Data Security Module
AMPS
Advanced Mobile Phone System
ANDVT
Advanced Narrowband Digital Voice Terminal
ASCII
American Standard Code for Information Interchange
ASDNII
Assistant Secretary of Defense, for Networks Infrastructure Integration
ASE
Automated Stabilization Equipment
ASKMM
Advanced Standard Key Management Module
ASTE
ACTS Special Test Equipment
ATDS
Air Tactical Data System
ATM
Asynchronous Transfer Mode
ATR
Air Transportable Rack
AUI
Attachment Unit Interface
AVE
Aerospace Vehicle Equipment
C2
Command and Control
C2R
Coalition COMSEC Reserve
C&A
Certification and Accreditation
CA
Customer Advocate
Command Authority
COMSEC Account
Controlling Authority
Cryptanalysis
CAEIAE
Centers of Academic Excellence/IA Education
CAW
Certificate Authority Workstation
CBT
Computer-Based Training
CC
Common Criteria
CCA
Circuit Card Assembly
CCI
Controlled Cryptographic Item
CCEP
Commercial COMSEC Endorsement Program
CCEVS
Common Criteria Evaluation and Validation Scheme
CCI
Controlled Cryptographic Item
CCITT
International Telegraph and Telephone Consultative Committee
CCRA
Common Criteria Recognition Arrangement
CCRA-EPL
Common Criteria Recognition Arrangement Evaluated Products List
CCTL
Common Criteria Testing Laboratories
CDH
COMSEC/TRANSEC Integrated Circuit/DS-101 Hybrid
CDMA
Code Division Multiple Access
CDR
Critical Design Review
CECOM
Communications Electronic Command
CELP
Code-Excited Linear Prediction
CEOI
Communications-Electronics Operating Instructions
CFD
Common Fill Device
CH
Control Head
CI
Configuration Item or Counterintelligence
CIK
Crypto-Ignition Key
CIO
Chief Information Officer
CIU
Console Interface Unit
CM
COMSEC Module
CMOS
Complementary Metal-Oxide Semiconductor
CND
Computer Network Defense
CNSS
Committee on National Security Systems
COAX
Coaxial
COMSEC
Communications Security
CONUS
Continental United States
COTS
Commercial-off-the-shelf
CP
Cryptographic Processor
CPS
Certification Practice Statement
CSESD
Communications Security Equipment System Document
CT
Cipher Text
CTIC
COMSEC/TRANSEC Integrated Circuit
CU
Control Unit
CUP
COMSEC Utility Program
CV
Cryptovariable
DAA
Designated Approving Authority
DAMA
Demand Assigned Multiple Access
DC
Direct Current
DCI
Director of Central Intelligence
DES
Data Encryption Standard
Digital Encryption Standard
DGM
Digital Group Multiplexer
DIAP
Defense-Wide Information Assurance Program
DII
Defense Information Infrastructure
DIO
Defensive Information Operations
DIRNSA
Director, National Security Agency
DISA
Defense Information Systems Agency
DMR
Digital Modular Radio
DMS
Defense Message System
DNVT
Digital Non-Secure Voice Terminal
DoD
Department of Defense
DODI
Department of Defense Instruction
DPG
Defense Planning Guide
DSC
DS-102 Signal Converter
DSN
Defense Switched Network
DSP
Defense Support Program
Direct SalesProgram
DSVT
Digital Subscriber Voice Terminal
DTD
Data Transfer Device
DTDMA
Distributed Time Division Multiple Access
EAC
Echelons Above Corps
EAL
Evaluation Assurance Levels
ECCM
Electronic Counter-Counter-Measures
ECL
Emitter Coupled Logic
ECS
End Cryptographic System
ECU
End Cryptographic Units
EEPROM
Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory
EIA
Electronic Industries Association
EIP
Embeddable INFOSEC Product
EKMS
Electronic Key Management System
EMI
Electromagnetic interface
EMUT
Enhanced Manpack UHF Terminal
ESF
Extended Super Frame
ETPP
Endorsed TEMPEST Products Program
ETTSP
Endorsed TEMPEST Test Service Program
EUCI
Endorsed For Unclassified Cryptographic Item
FBI
Federal Bureau of Investigations
FDDI
Fiber Distributed Data Interface
FF
FIREFLY
FIPS
Federal Information Processing Standards
FMS
Foreign Military Sale
FOC
Full Operational Capability
GBPS
Gigabits Per Second
GEM
General Dynamics Encryptor Manager
GF
Ground Fixed
GIG
Global Information Grid
GIGEE
Gigabit Ethernet Encryptor
GOE
Ground Operating Equipment
GM
Ground Mobile
GOTS
Government-Off-The-Shelf
GPEE
General Purpose Encryption Equipment
HAIPE
High Assurance Internet Protocol Encryptor
HAIPIS
High Assurance IP Interface Specification
HDLC
High-Level Data Link Control
HF
High Frequency
HTTP
Hyper Text Transport Protocol
HZ
Hertz
IA
Information Assurance and Interface Adaptor
IACE
IA Courseware Evaluation
IAD
Information Assurance Directorate
IAPC
Information Assurance Production Center
IAS
Information Assurance Solutions
IASP
IA Scholarship Program
IATFF
IA Technical Framework Forum
ICD
Interface Control Document
ICM
Interface Conversion Module
ICMP
Internet Control Message Protocol
ID/IQ
Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity
IFF
Identification, Friend or Foe
IGMP
Internet Group Membership Protocol
IKEK
Initial Key Encryption Key
ILS
Integrated Logistics Support
INE
In-Line Network Encryptor
INFOSEC
Information Systems Security
Information Security
INTELINK
Intelligence Link
I/O
Input/Output
IO
Information Operations
IOC
Initial Operating Capacity
Initial Operational Capability
IOSS
Interagency OPSEC Support Staff
IP
Internet Protocol
IKEK
Initial Key Encryption Key
IR&DP
Independent Research & Development Program
ISDN
Integrated Services Digital Network
ISEP
Infrastructure Systems Engineering Process
ISO/IEC
International Organization for Standardization/International Electrotechnical Commission
ISSE
Information Systems Security Engineering
ISSP
Information Systems Security Policy
Information Systems Security Program
IT
Information Technology
IVSN
Initial Voice Switched Network
KBPS
Kilobits Per Second
KDC
Key Distribution Center
KEK
Key Encryption Key
KG
Key Generator
KGM
Key Generator Modules
KMC
Key Management Center
KMI
Key Management Infrastructure
KMP
Key Management Plan
KMPSA
Key Management Plan Support Agreement
KSD
Key Storage Device
KTE
Key Translation Element
LAN
Local Area Network
LMD
Local Management Device
LMM
Limited Maintenance Manual
LOS
Line of Sight
LRIP
Limited Rate Initial Production
LSI
Large Scale Integrated
Large Scale Integrated Circuit
LSIC
Single Large Scale IC
MACI
Multiple Access Cryptographic Interface
MAR
Motorola Astro Radio
MBPS
Million Bits Per Second
MCM
Multi-Chip Module
MCS
Multi-Card Cryptographic Subsystem
Multi-Functional Crypto System
MCU
Master Control Unit
Multi COMSEC Unit
MDM
Mission Data Message
MHz
Megahertz
MILSTAR
Military Strategic and Tactical Relay Satellite
MIL-STD
Military Standard
MISSI
Multilevel Information Systems Security Initiative
MOA
Memorandum of Agreement
MPTE
Multi-Purpose Test Equipment
MRELP
Modified Residual Excited Linear Predictor
MSE
Mobile Subscriber Equipment
MSHR
Miniature Secure Handheld Radio
MSP
Message Security Protocol
MTBF
Mean Time Between Failure
MTDS
Marine Tactical Data System
MTTR
Mean Time To Repair
NACSI
Nato Advisory Committee on Special Intelligence
NATO
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
NC2
Nuclear Command and Control
NCS
National Cryptologic School
Node Center Switch
NEACP
National Emergency Airborne Command Post
NES
Network Encryption System
NIACAP
National Information Assurance Certification and Accreditation Process
NIAP
National Information Assurance Partnership
NIETP
National IA Education and Training Program
NIASC
NSA Information Assurance Service Center
NII
National Information Infrastructure
NIST
National Institute of Standards and Technology
NR
National Reserve
NSA/CSS
National Security Agency/Central Security Service
NSC
National Security Council
NSD
National Security Directive
Network Security Device
NSDD
National Security Decision Directive
NSIRC
National Security Incident Response Center
NSTISS
National Security Telecommunications and Information Systems
NSTISSI
National Security TelecommunIcations and Information Systems Security Instruction
NSTISSP
National Security Telecommunications and Information Systems Security Policy
NTDR
Near-Term Digital Radio
NTDS
Naval Tactical Data System
NTISSI
National Telecommunications and Information Systems Security Instruction
NVLAP
National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program
OPS
OPSEC Professional Society
OPSEC
Operations Security
ORD
Operational Requirements Document
OSANE
Operational System and Network Evaluations
OTAR
Over-the-Air-Rekeying
Over-the-Air Key Distribution
OTAT
Over-The-Air key Transfer
Over-the-Air Transmission
PACA
Priority Access Channel Assignment
PC
Personal Computer
PCM
Pulse Code Modulator
PCMCIA
Personal Computer Memory Card International Association
PDD
Presidential Decision Directive
PGA
Pin Grid Array
PICA
Primary Inventory Control Authority
PIN
Personal Identification Number
PKI
Public Key Infrastructure
PM
Program Manager and Profile Manager
PMO
Program Manager Office
PNNI
Private Network- Network Interface
POC
Point of Contact
POM
Program Objectives Memoranda
PP
Protection Profile
PROM
Programmable Read-Only Memory
PSTN
Public Switched Telephone Network
PT
Plaintext
PTT
Public Telephone and Telegraph
PVC
Permanent Virtual Circuit
PWA
Printed Wiring Assembly
R&D
Research and Development
RAM
Random Access Memory
RASP
Remote Access Security Program
RBECS
Revised Battlefield Electronic CEOI System
RCU
Remote Control Unit
RIM
Research In Motion
RF
Radio Frequency
RFA
RF Antenna
RFI
Radio Frequency Investigation
ROM
Read-Only Memory
RRK
Remote Rekey Keying
RT
Receiver Transmitter
SACS
Secure Access Control System
SARK
Saville Automatic Rekey
SATCOM
Satellite Communications
SBU
Sensitive But Unclassified
SCI
Sensitive Compartmented Information
SCSI
Small Computer Systems Interface
SCTS
Single Channel Transponder System
SDD
Secure Data Device
SDNRIU
Secure Digital Radio Interface Unit
SDNS
Secure Data Network System
SECDEF
Secretary of Defense
SGLS
S-Band Space Ground Link System
SIB
Security Interface Box
SINCGARS
Single Channel Ground and Airborne Radio System
SIOP
Single Integrated Operations Plan
SIP
System Improvement Program
SIPRNet
Secret Internet Protocol Router Network
SKMM
Standard Key Management Module
SMA
Semi-Major Axis
SMI
Security Management Infrastructure
SMTP
Simple Mail Transfer Protocol
SNMP
Simple Network Management Protocol
SONET
Synchronous Optical Network
SOS
Silicon-on-Sapphire
SPAWAR
Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command
SPK
Single Point Keying
SRCU
SINCGARS Remote Control Unit
Split Remote Control Units
SS
Siren/Speaker
SSAT
Solution Security Analysis and Test
SSP
SENECA System Processor
STE
Secure Terminal Equipment
STU
Secure Telephone Unit
SUM
Software Users Manual
SVC
Switched Virtual Circuit
SVM
Secure Voice Module
SWLAN
Secure Wireless Local Area Network
T2CSS
Type 2 Cryptographic Support Server
TACTERM
Tactical Terminal
TBD
To Be Determined
TCIA
T1 COMSEC Interface Adapter
TCP/IP
Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol
TCSEC
Trusted Computer System Evaluation Criteria
TDDS
Trap Data Dissemination System
TDMA
Time Division Multiple Access
TED
Test Encryption Device
Trunk Encryption Device
TEK
Traffic Encryption Key
TEMPEST
Telecommunications and electric machinery protected from emissions and spurious transmissions
TEP
TEMPEST Endorsement Program
TIU
Trusted LAN Interface Unit
TOE
Target of Evaluation
TRANSEC
Transmission Security
TRI-TAC
Joint Tactical Communications Program
TS
Top Secret
TSCM
Technical Surveillance Countermeasures
TSEC
Transmission Secure
TSG
Telephone Security Group
TSSI
Top Secret Special Intelligence
TTL
Transistor-to-Transistor Logic
UA
User Agent
UDP
User Datagram Protocol
UHF
Ultra High Frequency
UIC
User Interface Controller
ULCS
Unit Level Circuit Switch
UNI
User Network Interface
UK
United Kingdom
VAC
Volts Alternating Current
VDC
Volts Direct Current
VHF
Very High Frequency
VLSIC
Very Large Scale Integrated Circuit
VME
Versa Module Europa
VPA
Verucular Power Adaptor
VPN
Virtual Private Network
VRMS
Root Square Mean Voltage
