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The minimum security controls required for safeguarding an IT system based on its identified needs for confidentiality, integrity, and/or availability protection. (SP 800-16) (NISTIR)
Also known asminimum security controls · foundational security · base security standards · core security requirements
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The minimum security controls required for safeguarding an IT system based on its identified needs for confidentiality, integrity, and/or availability protection. (SP 800-16) (NISTIR)
The Cyber Glossary · 2024
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Baseline Security. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 21, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/baseline-security
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