Primary definition
Definition: Data or information in its encrypted form. (From: CNSSI 4009) (NICCS)
Also known asencrypted text · encrypted data · encrypted information · crypto text · cipher text
4 sources cited4 related termsReviewed Aug 10, 2026
— EAC Information Technology TerminologyView source
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U.S. Election Assistance Commission
Definition: Data or information in its encrypted form. (From: CNSSI 4009) (NICCS)
EAC Information Technology Terminology · 2024
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Ciphertext. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 21, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/ciphertext
Sources
4 cited · last checked Aug 10, 2026
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EAC Information Technology Terminology
EAC Information Technology Terminology
High consensus
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NICCS Glossary
NICCS Glossary
Disputed
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NIST Election Glossary
NIST Election Glossary
Multi-source
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The Cyber Glossary
The Cyber Glossary
Disputed
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