Crypto Modernization (Crypto Mod)
Abstract
Project DV5, Crypto Modernization (Crypto Mod) supports the Army's Network Modernization Strategy Line of Effort (LOE) 1 Network Enablers Functions. Communications Security (COMSEC) is governed by the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Instruction (CJCSA) 6510. In order to ensure Warfighters continue to have secured communications (i.e., encrypted data and voice), Army communications systems are required to support modern cryptographic capabilities by implementing modern algorithms. Crypto Modernization necessitates the utilization of the latest NSA cryptographic capabilities in order to defeat adversarial efforts to decrypt, disrupt, or exploit US Army networks. The Army's Mission Command Network Modernization Implementation Plan states that LOE 1 to be a Unified Network which includes the attributes of being, "Protected, Resilient, Survivable" which Communications Security (COMSEC) is the Army's implementation of NSA protections to achieve LOE 1. Crypto Modernization is foundational to the Army's LOE 1: Network Enabling Functions. This program supports using National Security Agency (NSA) developed Communications Security (COMSEC) technologies within the Army providing encryption, trusted software, or standard operating procedures, and integrating these mechanisms into specified systems in support of securing the Army Tactical and Enterprise Networks. This entails architecture studies, system integration and testing, developing installation kits, and certification and accreditation of Automation Information Systems. The program assesses, develops and integrates emerging Information Assurance (IA)/COMSEC tools (hardware and software) which provide protection for fixed infrastructure post, camp, and station networks as well as tactical networks. The cited work is consistent with Strategic Planning Guidance and the Army Modernization and Strategy Plan. The Embedded Cryptographic Modernization Initiative (ECMI) is designed to investigate Courses Of Action, conduct a Material Solution Analysis, and execute upgrade activities to ensure all enduring Army communications and data equipment that employ embedded cryptographic hardware will utilize modern cryptographic algorithms and keys.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Project
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2020
- Source ID
- DV5_0303140A_7_2040_PB_2020
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