Description
Learners will be introduced to the various duties required of COMSEC Communications security (COMSEC) is the discipline of preventing unauthorized access to telecommunications information in readable form, while still delivering the information to the intended recipients. COMSEC is comprised of multiple disciplines such as Cryptographic security, EMSEC (Emission security), Transmission security, and Physical security.
custodians as well as the IT Security Directive for the Control of COMSEC Material An item designed to secure or authenticate telecommunications information (e.g. cryptographic keys, equipment, modules, devices, documents, hardware, firmware, or software that includes or describes cryptographic logic and other items that perform COMSEC functions).
in the Government of Canada (ITSD-03A). This training will assist in developing the required skills and knowledge needed to perform the critical activities required of COMSEC custodians when handling COMSEC material.
Learners will be introduced to management of Accountable COMSEC Material COMSEC material requiring control and accountability within the National COMSEC Material Control System (NCMCS) as directed by its Accounting Legend Code (ALC). Control and accountability is required because transfer or disclosure of this material could be detrimental to Canada's national interest. Also known as ACM.
(ACM) throughout its lifecycle, the reports required for issuing, transferring and destroying ACM and ordering cryptographic key A numerical value used in cryptographic processes, such as encryption, decryption, signature generation, and signature verification.
to name just a few.
Objectives
- Recognize a COMSEC environment
- Order cryptographic keys
- Interpret the COMSEC terminology, guidelines and procedures
- Explain the roles and responsibilities of custodial personnel
- Manage COMSEC material accounting and use control procedures
- Perform COMSEC incident reporting
- Perform audits of COMSEC accounts
Target audience
COMSEC custodians, alternate COMSEC custodians, designated COMSEC authorities
Prerequisites
Course 410 – Cryptographic Security in the GC is highly recommended to provide background on the cyber security The protection of digital information, as well as the integrity of the infrastructure housing and transmitting digital information. More specifically, cyber security includes the body of technologies, processes, practices and response and mitigation measures designed to protect networks, computers, programs and data from attack, damage or unauthorized access so as to ensure confidentiality, integrity and availability.
context.
Notes
Participants must successfully complete a final exam for official certification. (Passing grade = 75%)
