A documented set of specifications for an information system, or a configuration item within a system, that has been formally reviewed and agreed on at a given point in time, and which can be changed only through change control procedures. Source: NIST SP 800-53 Rev 4
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A documented set of specifications for an information system, or a configuration item within a system, that has been formally reviewed and agreed on at a given point in time, and which can be changed only through change control procedures. Source: NIST SP 800-53 Rev 4
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Baseline Configuration. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 22, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/baseline-configuration
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