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Fill Device

Fill Device: A COMSEC item used to transfer or store key in electronic form or to insert key into cryptographic equipment.

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A COMSEC item used to transfer or store key in electronic form or to insert key into cryptographic equipment. The “Common Fill Devices” are the KYK-13, and KYK-15. Electronic fill devices include, but are not limited to, the DTD, SKL, SDS, and RASKI.

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COMSEC item used to transfer or store key in electronic form or to insert key into cryptographic equipment. (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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