TELECOMMUNICATIONS PROTECTION BULLETIN

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• Publication Date: January 28, 1985
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NTISSC OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE SECRETARY.
NATIONAL
TELECOMMUNICATIONS
AND
INFORMATION SYSTEMS
SECURITY
COMMITTEE
NTISSC 1-3/58
28 January 1985
MEMORANDUM FOR THE MEMBERS AND OBSERVERS, I_
NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION SYSTEMS SECURITY
COMMITTEE (NTISSC)
SUBJECT: Telecommunications Protection Bulletin
'S 1 SAN Os
The enclosed copy of the "Telecommunications Protection
Bulletin" is forwarded for your information. Upon request,
additional copies of this publication may be obtained from:
STAT
STAT
Operations Building 113, Room C2A19
Fort George G. Meade, Md. 20755-6000
Phone: [phone].
National Security gency
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TELECOMMUNICATIONS
VOLUME I. NO. 2
PROTECTION
OF
SECUR
PROTECTION
BULLETIN
GOVERNMENT
NOVEMBER 1984
CONTRACTOR
sE
TELECOMMUNICATIONS
THE TELECOMMUNICATIONS PROTECTION BULLETIN IS ISSUED APERIODICALLY BY THE NATIONAL SECURITY AGENCY
TO THOSE GOVERNMENT CONTRACTORS WHO HAVE A NEED TO BE KEPT INFORMED ON MATTERS RELATING TO THE
IMPLEMENTATION OF NATIONAL POLICIES FOR THE .PROTECTION OF GOVERNMENT CONTRACTOR TELECOMMUNICA-
TIONS. IT IS NON-DIRECTIVE IN NATURE, IS ISSUED FOR INFORMATION PURPOSES ONLY, AND SHOULD NOT BE CITED
AS AUTHdRITY FOR OFFICIAL ACTIONS. THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THE BULLETIN IS PROVIDED FOR OFFICIAL
USE WITHIN GOVERNMENT CONTRACTOR FACILITIES AND IS NOT RELEASABLE TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC. IT MAY BE
REPRODUCED, ALL OR PART, FOR THIS PURPOSE.
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FOREWORD
STAT
In the last edition of the TPB, I alerted you to the threat to our national security posed by
the exploitation of our nation's unprotected communications. This threat is growing in both
intensity and diversity. Because our adversaries find themselves incapable of supplying their
own technological progress, or find it more economical, they steal it from us by the most efficient
means available; exploitation of the unprotected communications of American industry.
The rapid advancement of state-of-the-art communications technology in today's
"Information Age' dictates that prompt and profound changes are necessary to the ways that
we have, in the past, developed and implemented the means to protect our telecommunications.
To meet this challenge and make the changes required by this new era of telecommunications
protection, we have developed a plan that we call the "New Way of Doing Business." Essentially,
it is a plan that requires a close working relationship between the private sector and government
to harness our country's technology advantages and free market economy in an efficient and
i:ompetitive manner to meet our vast communications protection needs.
More detailed information about our "New Way of Doing Business" will be forthcoming in
future editions of the TPB. Advance information about the Commercial COMSEC Endorsement
Program (CCEP), one of the new initiatives already being implemented under this plan, is included
in this edition.
Deputy irector
for
Communications Security
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
PAGE SUBJECT
i FOREWORD
ii TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 GENERAL
1 SECRETARY OF DEFENSE DIRECTS NEW PROCEDURES
2 COMMERCIAL COMSEC ENDORSEMENT PROGRAM (CCEP)
3 NEW SECURE TELEPHONE SYSTEM
4 COMMON CARRIER PROTECTED COMMUNICATIONS SERVICE
5 APPROVED SATELLITE PROTECTION
5 AVAILABILITY OF KEY FILL DEVICE KOI-18
5 MARKET OF TSEC/KY-71A AND TSEC/KG-84A TO GOVERNMENT
CONTRACTORS
G TELECOMMUNICATIONS PROTECTION AWARENESS
7 NSA ASSISTANCE
7 COMPANY PROPRIETARY INFORMATION
8 TPB DISTRIBUTION
9 TPB DISTRIBUTION ACTION REQUEST FORM
APPENDIX I - LIST OF PREVIOUSLY PUBLISHED TPB'S
APPENDIX II - LIST OF PROTECTION EQUIPMENT AND VENDOR CONTACTS
APPENDIX III - NACSI 6002 (PROTECTION OF GOVERNMENT CONTRACTOR
TELECOMMUNICATIONS)
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GENERAL
Each new edition of the TPB is published primarily to keep you informed about the latest
developments on matters related to the protection of Government contractor telecommunications.
Therefore, most of the information contained in each succeeding edition of the TPB is not
cumulative.
Appendix I to this TPB contains a list of all previously published editions of the TPB and
the significant subjects addressed in each. Previously published editions of the TPB, less the
List of Protection Equipment and Vendor Contacts which is cumulative in each new edition, will
be provided to you upon request. You must use the TPB Distribution Action Request Form (page
9) for this purpose.
SECRETARY OF DEFENSE DIRECTS NEW PROCEDURES TO ENHANCE
PROTECTION OF GOVERNMENT CONTRACTOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS
On 9 October 1984 the Secretary of Defense (SECDEF), in a memorandum to key DoD
officials, directed the establishment of new procedures designed to enhance and accelerate the
protection of Government contractor telecommunications. Issued on the heels of National
COMSEC Instruction (NACSI) No. 6002 (attached as Appendix III to this TPB), the Secretary's
memorandum outlined how, under previous procedures, contractors had to rely on Government
Furnished Equipment (GFE) in order to secure their classified telecommunications. Secretary
Weinberger then announced that NSA had established a new procedure whereby Defense
contractors would be able to purchase COMSEC equipment or services direct from government
authorized vendors. The cost of "securing" the transmission of classified information and
"protecting" the transmission of unclassified sensitive information is to be charged to the
government, similar to the way other security costs are charged. This program will relieve the
burden on the government for GFE and will enable contractors to rapidly obtain appropriate
security or protection for their telecommunications. The SECDEF memorandum is quoted, in part,
for your information:
MEMORANDUM FOR THE SECRETARIES OF THE MILITARY DEPARTMENTS
CHAIRMAN OF THE JOINT CHIEFS OF STAFF
UNDER SECRETARIES OF DEFENSE
ASSISTANT SECRETARIES OF DEFENSE
GENERAL COUNSEL
INSPECTOR GENERAL
ASSISTANTS TO THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE
DIRECTORS OF THE DEFENSE AGENCIES
SUBJECT: Protection of Government Contractor Telecommunications
Our adversaries' attention to national security or national security-related information
transmitted between and among the Government and its Defense contractors is well documented,
and the threat to our national interests is all too clear.
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In the past, DoD provided limited quantities of COMSEC material to contractors as
Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) and encouraged them to procure protection equipment
for other needs, at their own expense. NSA has established alternative procedures which
authorize defense contractors to satisfy security by direct purchase of COMSEC material or
services from Government-authorized commercial vendors. This new arrangement, when coupled
with existing provisions of the Federal Acquisition Regulations, will allow you to require in future
contracts and amendments that Defense contractors procure their own COMSEC or protected
equipment or services and recover acquisition, operations, maintenance and related administrative
costs in the same manner as they now do for other security requirements imposed by or allowed
in contracts. This new procedure will also relieve a significant burden on the Government
COMSEC program by establishing suppliers with inventories of COMSEC assets and should
eliminate the need for emergency loans from the military COMSEC pipeline.
I believe it vital that we move aggressively to exploit this innovative, cooperative
government-industry program....
For purposes of this program, the term "Unclassified, National Security-Related (UNSR)
Information" is defined as information related to a DoD contractor (including pre-award) that
involves programs, materials, products, or technologies that are controlled by the Department
of Defense under appropriate statutory authority, for example, 10 U.S.C. 140c.
The Director, National Security Agency, will publish quarterly an approved Communications
Security and DES equipment and vendors' list.
All Departments and Agencies are to develop procedures for execution of this initiative
and to provide a status report to the Deputy Under Secretary of Defense (Policy) on
implementation progress.
(SIGNED)
Caspar W. Weinberger
COMMERCIAL COMSEC ENDORSEMENT PROGRAM (CCEP)
NSA is establishing a Commercial COMSEC Endorsement Program (CCEP) in an attempt
to involve qualified companies within the private sector in our efforts to develop and implement
new cryptographic devices for Government and Government contractor use. The program is
intended to produce specifications and procedures for standard cryptographic designs and
techniques that can be provided to industry to allow development and production of a wide
variety of NSA-approved secure telecommunications systems. This program is intended to use
competition to encourage the timely and economical development of secure communications
systems, not just security add-ons as an afterthought. The goal is to ensure commercially
developed telecommunications systems that are sold to the Government market will meet
appropriate security standards for transmission of classified information. Endorsement of a
telecommunications product by NSA assures authorized users that the system adheres to a
specified level of security integrity.
Although the program is in the early stages of development, several telecommunications
vendors have shown interest and a few have already entered into formal agreements to
participate. These companies develop and sell a variety of voice and data telecommunications
products. Secure telecommunications systems developed through this program should be
available starting in 1986.
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Inquiries regarding the CCEP should be directed to Mr. Dennis Grayson:
Mail: Director
National Security Agency
ATTN: S94
Fort George G. Meade, MD 20755-6000
Telephone: [phone]
NEW SECURE TELEPHONE SYSTEM
In response to the increasing need to protect sensitive telephone conversations from
unauthorized intercept, the National Security Agency has begun a joint initiative with the
telecommunications industry to develop and field a new secure telephone system for widespread
use throughout the U.S. The primary goal is to provide a family of low cost, user friendly secure
telephone units, with excellent voice quality, meeting a broad variety of needs. The telephone
units will be available in versions compatible with conventional office requirements and standard
telephone systems/PBX's, as well as cellular mobile radio-telephone systems, and
portable/briefcase applications. U.S. Government contractors will be able to purchase appropriate
members of the secure telephone family directly from the manufacturer.
The major features of the Secure Telephone System include:
- Unit Price Goal - $2,000.
- Equipment unclassified when unkeyed.
- Easy to install and simple to operate.
- Size of a conventional multi-line deskset.
- Multilevel Security with positive authentication of the far-end terminal's authorized
classification level.
- High Quality, full duplex communication over a single telephone line.
- Direct support from the manufacturer for installation, keying, and maintenance.
- Optional secure data capabilities.
Secure telephone units available for direct purchase from a minimum of two
Within the Secure Telephone Family members, there will be two generic terminal types.
The Type I terminal will provide adequate security to protect all levels of classified
communications. These will be available to U.S. Government Agencies and Departments, as well
as Government contractors holding classified contracts. The Type II Terminal will be designed
for the protection of unclassified communications, will be interoperable with the Type I, and will
be available to the U.S. Government and the general U.S. private sector. A visual display on
the terminal will provide a positive authentication of the far-end terminal's location/user and,
authorized classification level. For example, on a call to the National Security Agency, the display
on the calling parties' terminal would read:
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TOP SECRET
NATIONAL SECURITY AGENCY
FORT GEORGE G. MEADE, MD
The Secure Telephone Units are expected to be available in 1987. This secure telephone
system will provide a viable means for Government agencies and contractors to satisfy their
NACSI 6002 requirements to protect sensitive voice communications. For further information
please call Linda Pellicani or Stan Heady at the National Security Agency on [phone].
COMMON CARRIER PROTECTED COMMUNICATIONS SERVICE
Arrangements have been made with the major long-haul commercial common carriers to
provide NSA-approved protection for the transmission of unclassified national security-related
(UNS-R) information. Protected service includes routing traffic over wire cable, fiber optics, or
bulk-protected microwave. It can be provided in specific geographic areas defined by NSA as
being the highest priority for protection. Further details concerning the various approved
protection options that are available may be obtained from the following point of contact at the
common carrier company indicated:
1. ITT/UNITED STATES TRANSMISSION SYSTEM (USTS)
Mr. Frank D'Agostino
1600 M Street, N.W.
Washington, DC 20036
2. WESTERN UNION TELEGRAPH COMPANY
Mr. Dave Stem
Government Electronics Division
7916 Westpark Drive
McLean, VA 22102
3. GTE/SPRINT
Mr. Jay Nelson
1828 L Street N.W.
Suite 500
Washington, DC 20036
4. MCI TELECOMMUNICATIONS
Mr. Jerry L. Gibson
601 S. 12th Street
Arlington, VA 22202
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5. AT&T COMMUNICATIONS
Mr. Richard Hermit
1120 20th Street N.W.
Washington, DC 20036
Tel: [phone]
APPROVED SATELLITE PROTECTION
NSA has approved a 48 Megabit Satellite Bulk-Encrypted Transmissiton Service offered by
Satellite Business Systems for protecting unclassified national security-related information.
Inquiries about this protected service may be directed to:
Mail: Mr. Larry A Weekley
Satellite Business Systems
8283 Greensboro Drive
McLean, VA 22102
Telephone: [phone]
AVAILABILITY OF KEY FILL DEVICE KOI-18
The KOI-18 may be used with many of the NSA-approved commercial protection devices.
Manufacturers of the protection devices offer a special cable for this purpose. In the past, KOl-
18's have been available to Government contractors only as Government Furnished Equipment
(GFE) at the largess of a Government contract sponsor. In the very near future, Government
contractors may purchase KOI-18's direct from the manufacturer for use with approved protection
devices. Inquires concerning the purchase of KOI-18's may be directed to:
Mail: Mr. Edward D. Elmo
Systems Development Corp./A Burroughs Co.
P.O. Box 517
Paoli, PA 19301
Telephone: [phone]
MARKET OF TSEC/KY-71A AND TSEC/KG-84 TO GOVERNMENT CONTRACTORS
In order to facilitate compliance with NACSI 6002, NSA has authorized the manufacturers
of the TSEC/KY-71A and the TSEC/KG-84A to market these equipments directly to government
contractors. The manufacturers are also authorized to offer a wide range of services associated
with the applications of these equipments including training, installation, and maintenance. NSA
will provide the crypto keying material. Inquiries about prices and availability of the TSEC/KY-
71A and the TSEC/KG-84A should be directed to the following manufacturer point-of-contact
(POC) for the equipment indicated.
TSEC/KY-71A Secure Telephone Unit (STU-II)
Manufacturer (1): The ITT Corporation
POC: Mr. John Dalton
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Mail: The Defense Communications Division
492 River Road
Nutley, NJ 07110
Telephone: [phone]
TSEC/KG-84A General Purpose Encryption Equipment
Manufacturers (2):
(1) Bendix Corporation
POC: Mr. Lou Hause
Mail: Bendix Corporation
1300 East Joppa Road
Baltimore, MD 21204
Telephone: [phone]
(2) TRW/EPI
POC: Mr. Dale Johnson
Mail: TRW/EPI
3450 N. Nevada Avenue
Colorado Springs, CO 80907
Telephone: [phone]
TELECOMMUNICATIONS PROTECTION AWARENESS
This item will appear in every edition of the TPB. It will contain information about ideas
and techniques that you may use as part of your company's telecommunications protection
awareness programs, or be used to inform you of any specific problem areas that have come
to our attention. This edition features:
"The Unprotected Telephone"
Your office or home telephone is your link with the outside world in every sense. The more
you use your telephone, especially for long distance calls, the more accessible you are to
undetected eavesdropping by foreign agents--or terrorists, criminals, or industrial spies.
Telephone monitoring is relatively easy. Most domestic long distance calls are transmitted
over terrestrial microwave radio relays or satellite. Although these terrestrial microwave relays
are intended as point-to-point transmissions, the transmitted signal, in fact, carries many miles
beyond the intended receiving tower. In addition, each transmitting microwave relay tower
radiates its signal to both sides and to the rear. Your conversation, in effect, is broadcast over
a wide area.
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Communications satellites, which are used as space-based communications repeater
stations between earth terminals, are similarly subject to intercept. Though they operate on
different frequencies than microwave systems, the two are easily interconnected. Thus, telephone
calls placed from home or businesses may travel via cable, microwave, or a combination of the
two and be repeated along a satellite path. The radio signals up to and down from the satellite
are, like microwave transmissions, vulnerable to intercept, although the equipment need is
considerably more sophisticated than that required for terrestrial microwave interceptions.
Furthermore, most domestic satellite transmissions can be intercepted from appropriate locations
outside the borders of the United States.
The intercept and analysis of microwave transmissions have been facilitated significantly
by advancement in antenna design and electronic components, and by the development of high-
speed, large volume computers. No physical connection is necessary to intercept microwave
transmissions, only possession of the proper receiver and the ability to place an antenna within
range of the radiated microwave signal. Detection of such intercept efforts is extremely difficult.
Thus, a properly equipped interceptor can, with a minimum risk of exposure, easily collect
information from almost any user of our telephone system.
NSA ASSISTANCE
We are committed to working with you in your efforts to protect your telecommunications.
Your principal point of contact for the protection of Government contractor communications is:
Name
William (Bill) F. Winters
Telephone Number
[phone]/8124
Address
Director
National Security Agency
ATTN: S99
Fort George G. Meade, MD 20755
COMPANY PROPRIETARY INFORMATION
"The National Security Agency will hold in strict confidence and limit the internal
dissemination of all information and data provided by a company with whom the Agency is
working with to protect their company telecommunications. The company should clearly identify
all trade secrets and commercial or financial data provided to the Agency on a privileged or
confidential basis so that such business information can be protected to the full extent authorized
by the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). If required, NSA will actively solicit an effected
company's assistance in establishing supportable bases for protecting company information and
data in response to any FOIA requests."
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TPB DISTRIBUTION
Since telecommunications protection is inherently both a security and telecommunications
issue which generally requires a concerted effort by the two elements, we recommend that both
these company elements receive the TPB. Subject to our approval, we will send it to whomever
you wish, to include all your various company locations, subsidiaries, etc.
The accurateness of our mail address list used to distribute the TPB is based upon
information supplied to us by you, the TPB recipients. You should keep us informed of any
additions, deletions, or changes required. The form on page 9 is furnished for this purpose.
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17. P. E. Systems TED 417/1027
The P. E. Systems TED 417/1027 is an asynchronous digital data which can operate up to
9600 BPS.
Keying variables are entered into the TED 417/1027 via a K01-18. To enter keying variables
via a KOI-18, you require special cables and a punched DES key tape. Cables can be
ordered from P. E. Systems.
Cost for the P. E. System TED 417/1027 is expected to be in the $2,500.00 range.
The P. E. Systems TED 417/1027 is identified as USGEID 00000017.
1 Every DES equipment that NSA endorses is identified by the term "USGEID" and an eight digit
code. This equipment designator shall be permanently affixed to the equipment by the
manufacturer and be readily visible to the purchaser at the time of purchase.
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LIST OF PREVIOUSLY PUBLISHED TPBs'
VOLUME I, NO. 1, JANUARY 1984
Significant Subjects:
(1) FOREWORD: The NSA Deputy Director for Communications Security advised about the
serious threat to our national security posed by the drain of UNS-R information to our adversaries
through exploitation of the nations unprotected telecommunications.
(2) UNS-R INFORMATION: Offered a definition of the term "Unclassified National Security-
Related (UNS-R)" and some examples of this type information.
(3) APPROVED PROTECTION: Explanation of "approved" protection under the provisions
of NCSC-11 as it relates to "endorsed" DES equipments.
(4) NSA-ENDORSED DES EQUIPMENTS: Explanation of the NSA DES Endorsement Program.
(5) NATIONAL POLICIES: Advised that NCSC-10 (National Policy for Protection of U.S.
National Security-Related Information Transmitted Over Satellite Circuits) and NCSC-11 (National
Policy for Protection of Telecommunications Systems Handling Unclassified National Security-
Related Information) had been widely distributed to Government contractors and that those who
did not have them could get them by submitting a request to us.
Appendix I to TPB Volume 1, No. 2, November 1984
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LIST OF PROTECTION EQUIPMENT & VENDOR CONTACTS
1. NSA Endorsed Equipments: Prior NSA approval is not required for the application of these
equipments to protect UNS-R information. The enclosure to this Appendix contains detailed
information about each type of equipment listed. The page number where each type of
equipment can be found in the enclosure is provided for your convenience.
Motorola Voice Radio Equipment Pages 1,2,3,4,5,6
Phil Lerner, Camp Springs, MD
Tel: [phone]
Low Speed Data Equipments
(1) Paradyne Page 8
Frank Dolan, McLean, VA
Tel: [phone]
(2) Racal-Milgo Page 8
Wayne Braunstein, Wash DC
Tel: [phone]
(3) P.E. Systems Page 9
Jeanne Wilgus, Alexandria, VA
Tel: [phone]
High Speed Data Equipments
(1) California Microwave Page 6
Dennis King, Sunnyvale, CA
Tel: [phone]
(2) M/A-COM Linkabit Page 7
Ken Cohen, San Diego, CA
Tel: [phone]
2. Equipments Under Evaluation for Endorsement: Applications of these equipments must be
approved by NSA on a case-by-case basis until the evaluation process is completed.
Low Speed Data Equipments
Analytics: Jim Passmore, McLean, VA
Tel: [phone]
Appendix II to TPB Volume I, No. 2, November 1984
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Local Area Network
SYTEK: Bill Taylor, Rockville, MD
Tel: [phone]
Telephone and Radio
DATOTEK: Sue Robinson, Dallas, TX
Tel: [phone]
Teletype
Teletype Corp: John Daleiden, Skokie, IL
Tel: [phone]
3. Keying Material: NSA will provide the cryptographic keying material, free of charge, for the
protection of UNS-R information.
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DES Equipment
Endorsed by NSA as Meeting Federal Standard 1027
1. Motorola DES Key Variable Loader T3020-X.
The DES key variable loader costs $1,821.
The DES key variable loader is identified as USGEID 000000011.
2. Motorola DES Handheld Radios (MX-300 series with individual channel elements).
H23AXU1120 N
H23AXU1140 N
H23AXU1160 N
H23AXU3120N
H23AXU3140N
H23AXU3150 N
H24AXU 1120 N
H24AXU1140N
H24AXU 1160 N
H 24AXU 1180 N
H24AXU3120N
H24AXU3140N
H24AXU3160N
H24AXU3180 N
H33AXU 1140 N
H33AXU 1160 N
H33AXU3120N
H33AXU3140N
H33AXU3160 N
H34AXU 1120_N
H34AXU 1140_N
H34AXU 1160_N
H34AXU 1180_N
H34AXU3120N
H34AXU3140N
H34AXU3160N
H34AXU3180 N
H43AXU1120N On 1 Jan 84,
H43AXU1140_N Motorola dis-
continued
H43AXU3120_N manufacturing
H43AXU3140 N these radios
H44AXU 1120 N
H44AXU 1140 N
H44AXU1160N
H44AXU1180N
H44AXU3120N
H44AXU3140N
H44AXU3160N
H44AXU3180 N
The handheld radios must be purchased with the H388 DES Option. The H388 DES coding
algorithm module, which replaces the Motorola proprietary DVP algorithm, costs $106.
The Motorola handleld radios
for the H44AXU3180-N.
range in cost from $3,120 for the H23AXU1120 N to $4,4444
The Motorola MX-300 DES Handheld Radios are Identified as USGEID
00000002.
T43TXA1200 K
T43TXA1D00 K
T43TXAlJO0 K
T43TXA3200 K
T43TXA3D00 K
T43TXA3J00 K
T34TXA1200 K
T34TXAlDO0 K
T34TXAlJO0 K
T34TXA3200 K
T34TXA3D00 K
T34TXA3J00 K
T83TXA1200 K
T83TXAlDO0 K
T83TXA 1 J00 K
T83TXA3200 K
T83TXA3D00 K
T83TXA3J00 K
T44TXA 1200 K
T44TXAlDO0 K
T44TXA 1 J00 K
T44TXA3200 K
T44TXA3D00 K
T44TXA3J00 K
T74TXA1200 K
T74TXAlDO0 K
T74TXAlJO0 K
T74TXA3200 K
T74TXA3D00 K
T74TXA3J00 K
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Motorola DES Mobile Radios must be purchased with the W388 DES Option and the
W391 Security Option. The W388 DES coding algorithm module, which replaces the Motorola
4.
proprietary DVP algorithm, costs $106. The W391 Security Option, which protects the
DES and related electronics in a lockable security enclosure costs $283.
The Motorola Mobile Radios range in cost from $3,090 for the T43TXA1200K to $4,022 for
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The Motorola DES Mobile Radios are identified as USGEID 00000003.
Motorola DES Base Stations/Fixed Repeaters
C53RXB1106_T
C73RXB1106T
C53RXB3106
T
C73RXB3106
T
C53RXB1126
C73RXB1126
_
C53RXB3126
_
C73RXB3126
C53RXB1196
C73RXB1196
C53RXB3196
C73RXB3196
C34RXB1106T
C64RXB1106T
C34RXB3106T
C64RXB3106T
C34RXB1126
C64RX81126
C34RXB3126
C64RXB3126
C34RXB1196
C64RXB1196
C34RXB3196
C64RXB3196
B84RXB1106SP
B84RXB1106TSP
B84RXB3106SP
B84RXB3106 TSP
B93RXB1106 TSP B93RXB3106 TSP
B93RXB1126SP B93RXB3126SP
B93RXB1196SP B93RXB3196SP
The Motorola DES Base Stations must be purchased with the C388 DES Option, the C557
Security Option, and the TLN2477 Cabinet Security Kit, the TLN2478 Cabinet Security Kit
or the TRN5669 Cabinet Security Kit.
The C388 DES coding algorithm module, which replaces the Motorola proprietary DVP
algorithm, costs $106. The C557 Security Option costs $85. The TLN2477 Cabinet Security
Kit costs $255. The LN2478 Cabinet Security Kit costs $110.
The Motorola DES Base Stations/Fixed Repeaters range in cost from $6,758 for the
C53RXB1106 T to $8,415 for the C64RXB3196 T.
The Motorola DES Base Station/Fixed Repeater is identified as
USGEID 00000004.
5. Motorola Synthesized DES Handheld Radios (MX-300-S, MX-300-R,
PX-300-S)
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H23SXU 1 140 N
H23SXU3140 N
H33SXU1140N
H33SXU3140 N
H43SXU1140N
H43SXU3140 N
MX-300-R
H23SXUII44A
H23SXUII44AN
H23SXU3144A
H23SXU3I44AN
H33SXUI144A
H33SXUII44AN
H33SXU3144A
H33SXU3I44AN
H43SXUII44A
H43SXUII44AN
H43SXU3144A
H43SXU3I44AN
H24SXU1140 N
H24SXU3140 N
H34SXU 1140 N
H34SXU3140 N
H44SXU1140 N
H44SXU3140 N
H24SXUII44A
H24SXUII44AN
H24SXU3144A
H24SXU3I44AN
H34SXUII44A
H34SXUI144AN
H34SXU3144A
H34SXU3I44AN
H44SXUII44A
H44SXUII44AN
H44SXU3144A
H44SXU3I44AN
P1334 X P1336 _X
P1335 X P1337_X
P1338 X P1340_X
P1339 X P1341 -X
P1346 X P1348 _X
P1347 X P1349_X
P1351 X P1353X
P1352 X P1354 X
The Motorola Synthesized Handheld radios must be purchased with the H388 DES Option.
The H388 DES coding algorithm, which replaces the Motorola proprietary DVP algorithm,
costs $106.
The Motorola Synthesized Handheld radios range in cost from $3,430 for the H23SXU1140 N
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The MX-300-R is the exact same radio as the MX-300-S except that it has a housing that
meets Mil-Spec-810C. The cost of this Mil-Spec-810C housing is $180.
The PX-300-S ranges in cost from $3,764 for the P1334 X to $4,187 for the P1354 X.
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The Motorola MX-300-S and the MX-300-R and the PX-300-S are identified as USGEID
00000005.
6. Motorola DES Syntor-X Mobile Radio
T83VXJ7204 K T53VXJ7204 K
T83VXJ7D04 K T53VXJ7D04 K
T83VXJ7JO4 K T53VXJ7J04 K
.Motorola DES Syntor-X Mobile Radios must be purchased with the W388 DES Option and the
W391 Security Option. The W388 DES coding algorithm module, which replaces the Motorola
proprietary DVP algorithm, costs $106. The W391 Security Option, which protects the DES and
related electronics in a lockable security enclosure, costs $283.
The Motorola Syntor-X Mobile Radios range in cost from $3,935 for the T83VXJ7204K to
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The Motorola DES Syntor-X Mobile Radios are assigned USGEID 00000006.
7. Motorola MX-300 DES "Midband" Handheld Radio
H32AXU 1120 NSP H42AXU 1 120 NSP
H32AXU1140 NSP H42AXU3120_NSP
H32AXU3120NSP
H32AXU3140 NSP
The Motorola MX-300 DES "Midband" Handheld Radio must be purchased with the H388 DES
Option. The H388 DES coding algorithm module, which replaces the Motorola proprietary
DVP algorithm, costs $106.
The Motorola MX-300 DES "Midband" Handheld radios are Identified as USGEID 00000007.
8. Motorola DES Coded/Clear Portable Repeater
P43SXS1180 T
P43SXS3180T
P44SXS1180T
P44SXS3180T
P42SXS1180 TSP
P42SXS3180 TSP
The Motorola DES Coded/Clear Portable Repeater must be purchased with the H388 DES
Option which costs $106 and the PLN-6809A Security Option. The Portable Repeater ranges
in cost from $10,943 to $11,312.
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Motorola also builds a "clear/transparent" portable repeater which cannot be modified for DES
operation. These equipments are identified as P43SYS1180 T, P43SYS3180 T, P44SYS1180 T
and the P44SYS3180 T. These "clear/transparent" Portable Repeaters do not require FS-1027,
NSA Endorsement.
The Motorola DES Coded/Clear Portable Repeater is Identified as USGEID 00000008.
9. Motorola DES Console Interface Unit (CIU)
Q2209CA
Q2209CE
Q2209CJ
Q2209CB
Q2209CF
Q2209CK
Q2209CC
Q2209CG
Q2209CL
Q2209CD
Q2209CH
Q2209CM
The Motorola CIU must be purchased with the C388AA DES option, the C557AA or the
C557AB Security-Anti Tamper option, and either the TLN2477A, the TLN2478A, the
TRN5669A, or the TRN5670A Cabinet Security Kit option depending upon the cabinet size or
configuration.
The C388AA DES coding algorithm module, which replaces the Motorola proprietary DVP
algorithm, costs $106. The C557AA or the C557AB Security-Anti Tamper option costs $85.
The TLN2477A Cabinet Security Kit costs $255, the TLN2478A Cabinet Security Kit costs
$110, the TRN5669A Cabinet Security Kit costs $100 and the TRN5670A costs $100.
The Motorola CIU's range in cost from $2,475 for the Q2209CA to $3,801 for the Q2209CM.
The Motorola DES Console Interface Unit is identified as USGEID 00000009.
10. Motorola Spectra-TAC Comparator
The Motorola DES Spectra-TAC Comparator must be purchased with the C388ABSP DES
option, the C557ACSP Security-Anti Tamper and either the TLN2477A, the TLN2478A, the
TRN5669A or the TRN5670A Cabinet Security Kit option depending upon the cabinet size or
configuration.
The C388ABSP DES option, which replaces the Motorola proprietary DVP algorithm. costs
$106. The C557ACSP Security-Anti Tamper option costs $85. The TLN2477A Cabinet
Security Kit costs $255, the TLN2478A Cabinet Security Kit costs $110, the TRN5669A costs
$100 and the TRN5670A costs $100.
The Motorola Q2208BA DES TAC Comparator costs $3,925.
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The Motorola DES TAC Comparator is identified as USGEID 00000010.
The California Microwave Vidar 5800, which meets FS-1027, is a bulk encryption device
which operates at speeds of 1.544 megabits in a DS-1 format with a power requirement
of 85 watts -24 to -48Vdc.
The California Microwave Vidar 5800 requires a KOI-18 with special cables to load the DES
key. The DES key must be ordered in a punched paper tape format. Questions concerning
the special cables for the KOI-18 should be directed to California Microwave Bill Lattin 408-
732-4000, ext. 225.
NSA has not approved as meeting FS-1027 any of the Vidar 5800 accessories (e.g. 5845
Electronic Keyloader, 5590 110 Vac Power Supply, etc.)
Cost for the California Microwave Vidar 5800 is expected to be in the $10,000 range.
The California Microwave Vidar 5800 is identified as USGEID 00000011.
12. Motorola DES MCX-100 Mobile Radio
MCX-100 Dash Mounted Models
MBD23EXAIJOOK MBD43EXAIJOOK
MBD23EXA7JOOK MBD43EXA7JOOK
MBT23EXAIJOOK MBT43EXAIJOOK
MBT23EXA7JOOK MBT43EXA7JOOK
The Motorola DES MCX-100 Mobile radios must be purchased with the MBB388 DES option
and the MBB39I Security Option. The MBB388 DES coding algorithm module, which replaces
the Motorola proprietary DVP algorithm, costs $103. The MBB391 Security Option - the
MBB39IAA for the dash mount model and the MBB391AB for the trunk mount model - protects
the DES and related electronics in a lockable security enclosure and it costs $283.
The MCX-100 dash mounted mobile radios range in cost from $2,615 to $2,895. The MCX-
100 trunk mounted mobile radios range in cost from $2,810 to $3,090.
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The Motorola MCX-100 DES Mobile Radios are identified as USGEID 00000012.
13. M/A-COM Linkabit LC76A-DS1
The M/A-COM Linkabit LC76A-DS1 which meets FS-1027 is a bulk encryption device with
a Twinax connector which operates at 1.544 megabits/sec in a Bell DS1 data format.
For government applications, the M/A-COM Linkabit LC76A-DS1 requires a KOI-18 key fill
device with special cables to load the DES key. The DES key variable must be ordered in
-a punched paper tape format. Questions concerning the special cables for the KOI-18 should
be directed to M/A-COM Linkabit Ken Cohen [phone].
NSA has not approved as meeting FS-1027 any Linkabit DES key entry device. Linkabit has
chosen not to submit their commercial DES key entry device to NSA for an FS-1027
endorsement.
Cost for the KC76A-DS1 is expected to be in the $9,000-$10,000 range.
The following models are endorsed as meeting FS-1027.
LC76A-48VDC-TI-DSI-IPS-IDEU
LC76A-48VDC-TI -DS 1-2PS-2DEU
LC76A-48VDC-TI-DS 1 -2PS-REDUNDANT
LC76A-115VAC-TI-DS1-1PS-1DELI
LC76A-115VAC-TI-DS1-2PS-2DEU
LC76A-115VAC-TI-DS1-2PS-REDUNDANT
LC76A-230VAC-T1 -DS 1 - 1 PS-IDEU
LC76A-230VAC-TI -DS 1-2PS-2DEU
LC76A-230VAC-TI-DS 1 -2PS-REDUNDANT
All of the above models are assigned USGEID 00000013.
The M/A-COM LC-76 is a bulk encryption device which can operate at 1.544 megabits per
second or it can be configured to operate on digital data streams from 9600 bits per second
to 6 megabits. Keying material requirements and special cable requirements are the same
as in number 13.
The LC76 can operate at various input voltages - 115VAC, 230VAC, 48VDC; it can operate with
various electrical interfaces - RS442, V35, T1; it can be equipped with one or two power
supplies, it can be single channel, dual channel, or 1:1 redundant.
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MODEL INPUT ELEC SYNC POWER DEU
VOLTAGE INTERFACE FRAMING SUPPLY REDUNDANCY
REDUNDANCY
LC-76 II5VAC RS442 DS1 1PS 1DEU
230VAC V35 gen 2PS 2DEU
45VDC T1 REDUNDANT
The LC76 with all possible combinations above are endorsed as meeting FS-1027 and they
are identified as USGEID 00000014.
15. Paradyne Info-Lock 1027 Model 2811-03
The Paradyne Info-Lock 1027 Model 2811-03 is a link encryption device that is protocol
transparent and can operate in point-to-point or multipoint circuits. This device can operate
in the synchronous mode up to 64 KBPS or in the asynchronous mode up to 19.6 KBPS.
Keying variables can be entered into the Paradyne Info-Lock Model 1027 either manually or
with a KOI-18. Manual entry requires a printed DES key list. To enter keying variables via
a KOI-18, you require special cables and a punched DES key tape. Cables can be ordered
from Paradyne.
Cost for the Paradyne Info-Lock 1027 Model 2811-03 is expected to be in the $2,500 range.
The Paradyne Info-Lock 1027 Model 2811-03 is identified as USGEID 00000015.
16. Racal-Milgo Datacryptor II Model 1027
The Racal Milgo Datacryptor II Model 1027 is a link encryptor/ decryptor which is protocol
transparent, half or full duplex and can operate up to 9600 BPS in the synchronous or
asynchronous mode.
The Racal-Milgo Datacryptor II Model 1027 requires two keys to operate. The first key to
be entered into the equipment is the Initializing' Vector and the second key to be entered
is the DES keying variable. The Initializing Vector and the DES keying variable must be
changed at the same time.
The Initializing Vector and the DES keying variable are entered into the Datacryptor II Model
1027 via a Keywriter. The Keywriter, which is about the size of a hand-held calculator,
requires key in a printed tape format.
Cost for the Racal-Milgo Datacryptor II Model 1027 is expected to be in the $2,500 range.
The Racal-Milgo Datacryptor II Model 1027 is assigned USGEID 00000016.
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Director
National Security Agency
ATTN: S991
Fort George G. Meade, MD 20755
SUBJECT: Telecommunications Protection Bulletin (TPB) Distribution Action Request
1. Type Action Requested:
a. Addition to the TPB Distribution List as follows.
b. Deletion from the TPB Distribution List as follows.
c. Change to the TPB Distribution List as follows. (Company Name/Mailing
Address/Company Position/etc. indicated by address label used to mail the TPB to you.)
d. Provide copies of previously published TPB's as follows. All ; Or specific
editions (list each edition)
2. Individual's Name:
3. Individual's Position/Title:
4. Division:
5. Company Name:
6. Complete Mailing Address
7. Telephone Number:
(Signature)
(Printed/Typed Name)
(Company Position/Title)
(If different from Above)
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NACSI NO. : 6002
DATE: 4 June 1984
National Security Agency
Fort George G. Meade, Maryland
NATIONAL COMSEC INSTRUCTION
Appendix III to TPB Volume I, No. 2, November
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NATIONAL SECURITY AGENCY
FORT GEORGE G. MEADE. MARYLAND 20755
4 June 1984
FOREWORD
1. National COMSEC Instruction (NACSI) No. 6002,
Protection of Government Contractor Telecommunications,
implements three key policies (References a., b., and c.) as
they pertain to the telecommunications of Government
contractors. Significantly, this NACSI establishes a policy of
allowing Government contractors to charge their communications
security or protection costs back to the Government in the same
manner as they would charge other contract security costs. It
requires alternative methods to the present practice of Federal
Departments and Agencies providing contractors with Government-
Furnished Equipment. This has been a severe burden on the
Government's ability to provide adequate communications security
equipment for Government contractors.
2. The heads of Federal departments and agencies are
responsible for developing procedures to implement this NACSI
within their respective organizations. Additional copies of
NACSI No. 6002 may be obtained from the Director, National
Security Agency, ATTN: S07.
LIIWCOLN D. FAURER
Lieutenant General, USAF
Director
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1. REFERENCES.
a. REFERENCE DELETED FROM THIS NACSI BEING
DISSEMINATED TO GOVERNMENT CONTRACTORS AS APPENDIX III TO TPB,
VOLUME I, NO. 2, NOVEMBER 1984
b. NCSC-10, "National Policy for Protection of U.S.
National Security-Related Information Transmitted Over
Satellite Circuits," dated 26 April 1982.
c. NCSC-11, "National Policy for Protection of
Telecommunications Systems Handling Unclassified National
Security-Related Information," dated 3 May 1982.
d. REFERENCE DELETED FROM THIS NACSI BEING
DISSEMINATED TO GOVERNMENT CONTRACTORS AS APPENDIX III TO TPB,
VOLUME I, NO. 2, NOVEMBER 1984
e. REFERENCE DELETED FROM THIS NACSI BEING
DISSEMINATED TO GOVERNMENT CONTRACTORS AS PPENDIX III TO TPB,
VOLUME I, NO. 2, NOVEMBER 1984
2. PURPOSE. This Instruction provides for the
implementation of References a., b., and c. to protect national
security and national security-related telecommunications
associated with U.S. Government contracts.
3. APPLICABILITY. The provisions of this Instruction
apply to the Heads of all Departments and Agencies of the
Executive Branch and their contractors.
4. DEFINITIONS.
a. Government Contractor Telecommunications.
Telecommunications between or among-departments or agencies and
their contractors, and telecommunications of, between, or among
Government contractors and their subcontractors, of whatever
level, which relate to Government business or performance of a
Government contract.
b. Government Contractor. An individual,
corporation, partnership, association, or other entity
performing work under a U.S. Government contract, either as a
prime contractor or as a sub-contractor.
5. BACKGROUND. Presently, Government contracts which
require exchanges of classified and national security-related
information generally obligate the Heads of Federal departments
and agencies to provide needed secure equipment as Government-
Furnished Equipment (GFE), and the contractors to procure
protection equipment at their own expense without direct
reimbursement by the Government. The Government's ability to
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satisfy its own operational needs for communications security
equipment within currently available inventories. tends to place
contractors at a disadvantage in competing for these scarce
resources. When GFE communications security equipment cannot be
made available to and retained by contractors, and they do not
opt to procure protection equipment, they must use authorized
courier channels, or registered mail, or classified pouch
channels (with inherent delays) or make costly and time-
consuming visits in order to exchange information.
6. INSTRUCTION. To increase the protection now being
given to information transmitted between and among the
Government and its contractors, action must be taken to
implement the provisions of national policy, as follows:
a. Contract-related telecommunications which require
communications security or protection must be identified during
the contracting process and specific implementation provisions
made for such communications security or protection.
b. Contractors' communications security or protection
costs must be allowable in the same manner as they would charge
other contract security costs. For applications involving
government-provided equipment, this will extend to the
associated operating and administrative costs. For applications
involving contractor-owned equipment, it will also include
associated investment costs.
c. Identify mechanisms by which communications
security equipment or approved protection measures can be made
directly available to qualified Government contractors in
support of national policy and the provisions of this
Instruction.
7. RESPONSIBILITIES.
a. The Heads of Departments and Agencies shall
establish procedures to:
(1) Identify their contractor telecommunications
which require communications security or protection.
(2) Assure that the requirements of this policy
are included in the security specifications for each contract.
(3) Assure contractor compliance with those
security specifications.
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b. In addition, the Director, National Security Agency
(1)_ Assist the Heads of Federal Departments and
Agencies in assessing threats, vulnerabilities, and risks of
exploitation of their contractors' telecommunications.
(2) Recommend alternative mechanisms by which
communications security equipment or approved protection
measures can be made more readily available to qualified
government contractors.
8. IMPLEMENTATION. Classified contractor telecommunica-
tions shall be in current compliance with national policy.
Unclassified national security-related contractor
telecommunications shall be brought into compliance with
national policy as soon as possible. Implementation planning
shall commence immediately and should be designed to provide
protection of contractor telecommunications circuits within two
years.
9. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Instruction is effective
immediately.
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