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Controlled Cryptographic Item (CCI) Assembly
Controlled Cryptographic Item (CCI) Assembly: A device approved by the National Security Agency (NSA) as a controlled cryptographic item, that embodies a…
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A device approved by the National Security Agency (NSA) as a controlled cryptographic item, that embodies a cryptographic logic or other cryptographic design, and performs the entire COMSEC function, but is dependent upon the host equipment to operate.
Alternative Definitions
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Device embodying a cryptographic logic or other COMSEC design that NSA has approved as a Controlled Cryptographic Item (CCI). It performs the entire COMSEC function, but depends upon the host equipment to operate. (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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