Army moves forward with install of modernized cryptographic equipment

Emphasizing modernization, standardization and ease of use, the Army is continuing its push to replace aging cryptographic devices with upgraded equipment.

Known as the Army-Wide Cryptographic Network Standardization, or ACNS, initiative, the effort is bringing commonality and simplification to cryptographic equipment, replacing it with modern, user-friendly devices to help streamline protection of the information, which resides on the tactical network. Started in 2012, the effort began at bases in the continental United States, followed by Army accounts throughout the Pacific, with the focus now in Europe.

"There are mandates out there from the Army and the National Security Agency that call for the replacement of these legacy devices," said James Hayden, the total package fielding manager and ACNS lead for Product Director Communications Security, or COMSEC, Cryptographic Systems. "This effort will clean up the battlefield by standardizing what we use to protect information on the Army's network."

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