1. An entity charged with responsibility for physical, technical, personnel, and information security affecting that organization. Source: CNSSI No. 4005 (COMSEC) 2. The single principal designated by a Senior Official of the Intelligence Community (SOIC) to serve as the responsible official for all aspects of security program management concerning the protection of national intelligence, sources and methods, under SOIC responsibility. Source: ICS 700-1
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1. An entity charged with responsibility for physical, technical, personnel, and information security affecting that organization. Source: CNSSI No. 4005 (COMSEC) 2. The single principal designated by a Senior Official of the Intelligence Community (SOIC) to serve as the responsible official for all aspects of security program management concerning the protection of national intelligence, sources and methods, under SOIC responsibility. Source: ICS 700-1
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Cognizant Security Officer/authority. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 22, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/cognizant-security-officer-authority
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