Primary definition
A coordinated effort within the Federal Government's executive branch to ensure that national essential functions continue to be performed during a catastrophic emergency.
Also known asCOG · government continuity · continuity of operations · COOP
3 sources cited4 related termsReviewed Aug 9, 2026
— Committee on National Security Systems Glossary CNSSI 4009-2015View source
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CNSSGC
A coordinated effort within the Federal Government's executive branch to ensure that national essential functions continue to be performed during a catastrophic emergency.
Committee on National Security Systems Glossary CNSSI 4009-2015 · 2024
Cite this term
Permanent URL · stable across revisions
Election Security Glossary. (2026). Continuity Of Government (cog). In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 22, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/continuity-of-government-cog
Sources
3 cited · last checked Aug 9, 2026
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Committee on National Security Systems Glossary CNSSI 4009-2015
Committee on National Security Systems Glossary CNSSI 4009-2015
High consensus
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March 2020 CSC Report
March 2020 CSC Report
Disputed
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The Cyber Glossary
The Cyber Glossary
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