Which component provides the zeroize signal?

Which component provides the zeroize signal?

• A. Mission Computer
• B. Audio Management Computer
• C. Interference Blanker
• D. Control Monitor Panel

Answer: (D)

Zeroize is the secure erase command used to wipe cryptographic keys and sensitive data from crypto devices. The component that issues this command and coordinates system-wide security actions is the Control Monitor Panel. It serves as the platform’s primary control interface and can send the zeroize signal to the cryptographic modules to purge their memory in a controlled, authorized way—such as during maintenance or if a security concern is detected. The Mission Computer handles tactical data processing, the Audio Management Computer handles voice/audio tasks, and the Interference Blanker deals with ECM-related interference. None of these provide or forward a zeroize command to crypto memory.

Zeroize is the secure erase command used to wipe cryptographic keys and sensitive data from crypto devices. The component that issues this command and coordinates system-wide security actions is the Control Monitor Panel. It serves as the platform’s primary control interface and can send the zeroize signal to the cryptographic modules to purge their memory in a controlled, authorized way—such as during maintenance or if a security concern is detected. The Mission Computer handles tactical data processing, the Audio Management Computer handles voice/audio tasks, and the Interference Blanker deals with ECM-related interference. None of these provide or forward a zeroize command to crypto memory.