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Data Transfer Device

nouncandidate·updated May 9, 2026

Fill device designed to securely store, transport, and transfer electronically both COMSEC and TRANSEC key, designed to be backward compatible with the previous generation of COMSEC common fill devices, and programmable to support modern mission systems.

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NISTIR 7298: Glossary of Key Information Security Terms, Revision 21 senseview framework →
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Fill device designed to securely store, transport, and transfer electronically both COMSEC and TRANSEC key, designed to be backward compatible with the previous generation of COMSEC common fill devices, and programmable to support modern mission systems.
CNSSI-4009 (Glossary of Information Assurance Terms)1 senseview framework →
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Fill device designed to securely store, transport, and transfer electronically both COMSEC and TRANSEC key, designed to be backward compatible with the previous generation of COMSEC common fill devices, and programmable to support modern mission systems.