Defined term
Canister
Canister: (COMSEC) (C.
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Definition
(COMSEC) (C. F. D.) Type of physical protective packaging used to contain and dispense keying material in punched or printed tape form. Rationale: Although being phased out, canisters are still in circulation. However term is being marked C. F. D. in anticipation of removal in the future.
Alternative Definitions
- Definition 2
Type of protective package used to contain and dispense keying material in punched or printed tape form. (CNSSI-4009) (NISTIR)
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Committee on National Security Systems Glossary CNSSI 4009-2015
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The Cyber Glossary
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