The KIV-7 family of embeddable KG-84
communications security (COMSEC) modules are lightweight, compact,
commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) cryptographic devices that provide
protection for digital and voice communications. The KIV-7 provides
security protection through TOP SECRET, depending on the classification
of the fill key. There are currently three models in the KIV-7 family:
the normal speed (KIV-7), the high-speed (KIV-7HS), and the high-speed
revision A (KIV-7HSA). The KIV-7 cryptographic device was designed as a
miniaturized KG-84A/C and intended to be completely interoperable with
KG-84A/Cs, however, the KIV-7 and the KIV-7HS contain the Windster
processor chip, which has some performance anomalies that prevent total
KG-84A/C interoperability. The KIV-7HSA with the Presidio processor chip
is being evaluated to ensure it resolves the Windster chip anomalies and
is scheduled to be available in the year 2000. Only the high-speed
version (KIV-7HS) is now being manufactured. The miniaturization of the
KIV-7 family units makes them suitable for space and load constrained
environments (e.g., aboard submarines or vehicle mount).
The KIV-7 has storage for up to 10 traffic
encryption keys, which simplifies multinet communications. A removable
cryptographic ignition key (CIK) prevents unauthorized access and
protects all internally stored keys. The KIV-7 fill interface is
compatible with both DS-101 (AN/CYZ-10 Data Transfer Device [DTD]) and
DS-102 (KYK-13, KYX-15, KOI-18) common fill devices. When unkeyed or
when the CIK is removed; and not collocated, the KIV-7 is handled as an
UNCLASSIFIED controlled cryptographic item (CCI). When the KIV-7 is
keyed, it is handled at the classification level of the highest level of
stored key.
This KG-84 module can be is
embedded into the KIV-7 system. (Photo courtesy of U.S.N)
