canister (COMSEC)

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Note: (C.F.D.)

Definitions:

Type of physical protective packaging used to contain and dispense keying material in punched or printed tape form. Rationale: Although being phased out, canisters are still in circulation. However term is being marked C.F.D. in anticipation of removal in the future.
Sources:
CNSSI 4009-2015

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