ENCRYPTION STUDY GROUP

• Document Type: CREST
• Collection: General CIA Records
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): CIA-RDP91B00060R000100200008-5
• Release Decision: RIPPUB
• Original Classification: C
• Document Page Count: 2
• Document Creation Date: December 27, 2016
• Document Release Date: April 22, 2013
• Sequence Number: 8
• Publication Date: July 12, 1988
• Content Type: MEMO

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01T-0732-88
12' JUL 1988
MEMORANDUM FOR: Director of Communications
FROM: Edward J. Maloney
Director of Information Technology
SUBJECT: Encryption Study Group
REFERENCE: Your memo, dtd 20 June 88, Same Subject
1. OIT's nomination to serve on the Encryption Study Group is
Chief of the U.S. Networks Division in our Customer Service
Group. He can be reached on
OIT/DD
Distribution:
Orig - addressee
2 - D/OIT
3 -
2. We are pleased to have an opportunity to participate in this endeavor.
(12 July 88)
CSG
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Director of Information Technology
Director of Security
Chief, Information Management Staff, DO
Chief, Policy and Coordination Staff, DO
Director of Communications
Encryption Study Group
1. The growing concerns for security and privacy of
communications have caused us to continue to seek improved
methods for protedting Agency traffic. Coincidentally, new
cryptosystems are becoming available which, offer a wider choice
of methods than in the past. With this broader Selection,
however, comes a more complex set of issues on how to apply the
systems within our offices and network. While it is clear that
we can and should Use these systems, it isn't clear that the
requirements and operational implications are understood.
2. In order to bring this topic into focus, I propose that a
study group be established with membership from the Office of
Communications, Policy and Coordination Staff, Information
Management Staff, Office of Security and Office of Information
Technology. The initial task will be to create a mutual
understanding of the security and privacy needs and the
operational features of the new cryptosystems. Once there is an
understanding of the issues, the group should prepare a report
and recommendations on what type of program should be
established.
3. I have designated the Foreign Networks Division to take
the lead in the Office of Communications (0C) on this issue and
propose that they chair the group. If you concur with this
proposal, please designate a member to the study arnun Th O(
contact for this subject is
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