SIPRNet
Computer network used by the United States Government / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Secret Internet Protocol Router Network (SIPRNet) is "a system of interconnected computer networks used by the U.S. Department of Defense and the U.S. Department of State to transmit classified information (up to and including information classified SECRET) by packet switching over the 'completely secure' environment".[1] It also provides services such as hypertext document access and electronic mail. As such, SIPRNet is the DoD's classified version of the civilian Internet.
SIPRNet | |
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Part of The United States Department of Defense Computer Networks | |
Based in United States | |
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Operator | Multiple Operators |
Controlled by | The United States Department of Defense |
Open to the public | No |
SIPRNet is the secret component of the Defense Information Systems Network.[2] Other components handle communications with other security needs, such as the NIPRNet, which is used for nonsecure communications, and the Joint Worldwide Intelligence Communications System (JWICS), which is used for Top Secret communications.