Primary definition
A set of determination statements that expresses the desired outcome for the assessment of a security control or control enhancement. Source: NIST SP 800-53A Rev 1
Also known asAO · assessment objectives · evaluation objective · security assessment objective
2 sources cited4 related termsReviewed Aug 9, 2026
— Committee on National Security Systems Glossary CNSSI 4009-2015View source
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A set of determination statements that expresses the desired outcome for the assessment of a security control or control enhancement. Source: NIST SP 800-53A Rev 1
Committee on National Security Systems Glossary CNSSI 4009-2015 · 2024
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Assessment Objective. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 20, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/assessment-objective
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Committee on National Security Systems Glossary CNSSI 4009-2015
Committee on National Security Systems Glossary CNSSI 4009-2015
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The Cyber Glossary
The Cyber Glossary
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