cryptographic ancillary equipment (crypto-ancillary equipment)

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Definition(s):

Equipment designed specifically to facilitate efficient or reliable operation of cryptographic equipment, but which does not itself perform cryptographic functions.
Source(s):
CNSSI 4009-2015 from NSA/CSS Manual Number 3-16 (COMSEC)

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cryptographic ancillary equipment (crypto-ancillary equipment)

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