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SATCOM Planning, RED/BLACK Separation, Crypto Handling Essentials
The "SATCOM Planning, RED/BLACK Separation, Crypto Handling Essentials" course delivers an in-depth understanding of secure satellite communications architecture. Participants will explore RED/BLACK separation standards, encryption key handling, and risk mitigation strategies. This training ensures compliance with COMSEC practices while strengthening mission assurance. In cybersecurity contexts, maintaining strict separation and crypto discipline is vital to prevent data leakage and ensure encrypted traffic integrity. By mastering these essentials, professionals contribute to hardened communication networks that resist interception, spoofing, and cyber compromise across terrestrial and spaceborne systems.
Course Overview
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Learning Objectives
- Understand the fundamentals of SATCOM planning.
- Apply principles of RED/BLACK separation for secure communications.
- Manage and handle cryptographic materials effectively.
- Identify key components of a secure SATCOM system.
- Plan and execute secure SATCOM operations.
Framework Connections
The materials within this course focus on the NICE Framework Task, Knowledge, and Skill statements identified within the indicated NICE Framework component(s):
Competency Areas
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