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Cryptographic System (cryptosystem)

Cryptographic System (cryptosystem): Associated information security (INFOSEC) items interacting to provide a single means of encryption or decryption.

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Associated information security (INFOSEC) items interacting to provide a single means of encryption or decryption.

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Associated information assurance items interacting to provide a single means of encryption or decryption. (CNSSI-4009) (NISTIR)

Source: The Cyber GlossaryType: external

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Committee on National Security Systems Glossary CNSSI 4009-2015
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The Cyber Glossary
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