| SIPRNet | |
|---|---|
| Part of The United States Department of Defense Computer Networks | |
| Based in United States | |
| Site information | |
| Operator | Multiple Operators |
| Controlled by | The United States Department of Defense |
| Open to the public | No |
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 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.
- ^ Us defense information systems agency handbook. [Place of publication not identified]: Intl Business Pubns Usa. 2007. ISBN 1-4330-5548-1. OCLC 946756401.
- ^ "Secret Internet Protocol Router Network (SIPRNET)". Federation of American Scientists' Intelligence Resource Program. Retrieved 12 December 2010.[dead link]