2.2 Priority Research Topics Pertaining to Protection of Classified Information and Communications Systems:  Development pertaining to the interconnection of information systems with varying information security requirements,  development pertaining to the secure utilization of virtual tools in information systems,  development pertaining to issues defined within NSA Security Standard 1/2012 on ReUse, Reduction and Termination of Classification Level in Modern Information Mediums,  development of new methods ensuring adequate protection of classified information at Confidential or higher classification level against its possible disclosure through compromising emissions. 2.3 Priority Research Topics Pertaining to Cryptographic Protection and Development of Cryptographic Tools:  Development and analysis of nationally unique cryptographic algorithms (primitives, diagrams, and protocols) for the protection of classified information,  adaptation and examination of options to utilize international cryptographic algorithms from the NATO and EU environments (primitives, diagrams, and protocols), and interoperable protocols for the protection of classified information,  development and certification of cryptographic tools for the protection of classified information and critical infrastructure information,  testing and analysis of publicly issued cryptographic algorithms and their implementation,  preparation of cryptographic protection from quantum threats – analyses of the security and appropriateness of using various countermeasures and quantum-resistant algorithms,  high-speed data encryption and hardware acceleration of cryptographic tools,  research and development into cryptographic data authenticity protection in the IoT and sensor network environments,  evaluation of threats and risks, and creation of crisis scenarios and methodologies relating to cryptographic protection,  technologies ensuring secure access to the publicly regulated Galileo satellite system service signal. 8