Primary definition
The policies and procedures implemented as part of its overall information security strategy. Election officials must create and IT and security strategy that addresses the policies and procedures for securing their election systems.
Also known asprocedural controls · policy controls · security policies · security procedures · operational controls
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U.S. Election Assistance Commission
The policies and procedures implemented as part of its overall information security strategy. Election officials must create and IT and security strategy that addresses the policies and procedures for securing their election systems.
EAC Information Technology Terminology · 2024
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Administrative Controls. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 20, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/administrative-controls
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