Cybersecurity

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Computer Network Defense Infrastructure Support

Primary definition

In the NICE Framework, cybersecurity work where a person: Tests, implements, deploys, maintains, reviews, and administers the infrastructure hardware and software that are required to effectively manage the computer network defense service provider network and resources; monitors network to actively remediate unauthorized activities.

Also known asCND infrastructure support · network defense infrastructure support · CNDIS · cyber network defense infrastructure support
2 sources cited4 related termsReviewed Aug 10, 2026
NICCS GlossaryView source

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In the NICE Framework, cybersecurity work where a person: Tests, implements, deploys, maintains, reviews, and administers the infrastructure hardware and software that are required to effectively manage the computer network defense service provider network and resources; monitors network to actively remediate unauthorized activities.

NICCS Glossary · 2024

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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Computer Network Defense Infrastructure Support. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 22, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/computer-network-defense-infrastructure-support

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2 cited · last checked Aug 10, 2026

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NICCS Glossary
NICCS Glossary

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The Cyber Glossary
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