NIPRNet

NIPRNet
Part of The United States Department of Defense Computer Networks
Based in United States
Site information
OperatorMultiple Operators
Controlled byThe United States Department of Defense
Open to
the public
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The Non-classified Internet Protocol (IP) Router Network[1] (NIPRNet) is an IP network used to exchange unclassified information, including information subject to controls on distribution,[2] among the private network's users. The NIPRNet also provides its users access to the Internet.

It is one of the United States Department of Defense's three main networks. The others include SIPRNet and JWICS.[3]

  1. ^ DISA acronym list
  2. ^ DISA website, "Sensitive but Unclassified IP Data (formerly known as NIPRNet)"
  3. ^ Clarke, R. A., Knake, R. K. (2012) Cyber War: The Next Threat to National Security and What to do About it. New York, United States: HarperCollins.