A resource, tool, or mechanism used to maintain a condition of security in a computerized environment. These objects are defined in terms of attributes they possess, operations they perform or are performed on them, and their relationship with other objects. (FIPS 188; CNSSI-4009) (NISTIR)
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A resource, tool, or mechanism used to maintain a condition of security in a computerized environment. These objects are defined in terms of attributes they possess, operations they perform or are performed on them, and their relationship with other objects. (FIPS 188; CNSSI-4009) (NISTIR)
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Computer Security Object (cso). In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 22, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/computer-security-object-cso
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