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NATO CRONOS

Computer networks for classified information

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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] CRONOS 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 CRONOS and any US network or with the coalition wide area network.^[4]

See also[edit]

• SIPRNet – U.S. Secret Internet Protocol Router Network
• RIPR – U.S. / Korea Coalition Network
• UK Networks
  • Joint Operational Command System (JOCS)^{[citation needed]}
  • Defence Information Infrastructure
  • Foreign and Commonwealth Office's (FCO) FIRECREST

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External links[edit]

• Newsletter for Information Assurance Technology Professionals, Spring 1999

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