NATO CRONOS

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Crisis Response Operations in NATO Operating Systems (CRONOS) is a system of interconnected computer networks used by NATO to transmit classified information. It provides NATO Secret level operations, with access to NATO intelligence applications and databases. As of 1999, a wide area network of NT computers used in NATO in Europe.[1] CRONUS provides e-mail, the Microsoft Office Suite, etc.[2] It provides informal messaging (e-mail) and information sharing within the NATO community.[3] There is no connectivity between CRONUS and any US network or with the coalition wide area network. [4]

[edit] See also

  • SIPRNet - U.S. Secret Internet Protocol Router Network
  • British networks: the Joint Operational Command System (JOCS), the MOD Corporate HQ system (CHOTS), and Foreign and Commonwealth Office's (FCO) FIRECREST system for exchanging information at higher levels of classification. [3]

[edit] References

  1. ^ Microsoft Security Advisor (Date: February 29, 1999). Microsoft Windows NT Server Supports Secure Communications for NATO Operations. Retrieved on 2007-07-24.
  2. ^ Larry K. Wentz. Lessons From Bosnia: The IFOR Experience. Retrieved on 2007-01-01.
  3. ^ a b [http://192.5.30.131/linked_files/deb2001_ch1-4.pdf Delivering e-Defence: Chapter 3 - Delivering operations - Our Missions and Responsibilities]. Retrieved on 2007-01-01.
  4. ^ Newsletter for Information Assurance Technology Professionals. Retrieved on 2007-01-01.

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