TACLANE in-line network encryptor

Course COM205C

Description

This course teaches how to install, configure and maintain TACLANE in an operational environment. The combination of classroom presentations and hands-on exercises gives learners practical experience. This course also includes a complete module of training on the IP version of GEM X.

Objectives

  • Install and configure TACLANE
  • Learn about Key Management
  • Create Security Policies
  • Set up Security Parameters
  • Maintain TACLANE
  • Manage TACLANE using GEM X

Target audience

All Government of Canada (GC) departments, technical authorities, Communications Security (COMSEC COMSECCommunications 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, designated COMSEC authorities and contractors who maintain, handle, distribute or use TACLANE products.

Prerequisites

Prior to attending, participants must have a basic understanding of key material (symmetric and asymmetric) and networking (IP Network v.4, subnetting, and network topology). To satisfy this standard, participants are required to take course COM113S – Introduction to in-line network encryptors. For particular attention to the subject of key, we would recommend course COM101C - COMSEC in the GC. Course COM107C - Simple Key Loader (SKL) may also be considered a recommendation, since the SKL device will be used in this course.

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