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cryptosecurity: The Component of communications security that results from the provision of technically sound Cryptosystems and their proper use. This includes insuring message confidentiality and authenticity.

''' of value which might be derived from Intercept and analysis of compromising emanations from crypto-equipment, automated information systems ( Computer s), and telecommunications systems.

physical security: The Component of Communications security that results from all physical measures necessary to safeguard Classified equipment, material, and documents from Access thereto or observation thereof by unauthorized persons.

Traffic-flow Security : Measures that conceal the presence and properties of valid messages on a network. It includes the protection resulting from features, inherent in some cryptoequipment, that conceal the presence of valid messages on a communications circuit, normally achieved by causing the circuit to appear busy at all times.

''' (e.g. Frequency Hopping and Spread Spectrum ).

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From Federal Standard 1037C , MIL-STD-188 , National Information Systems Security Glossary and the Department Of Defense Dictionary Of Military And Associated Terms

SEE ALSO

Cryptography

Traffic Analysis

NSA Encryption Systems

Type 1 Product

Operations Security

Information Security

Information Warfare

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