The process implemented to maintain a current security status for one or more information systems or for the entire suite of information systems on which the operational mission of the enterprise depends. The process includes: 1) The development of a strategy to regularly evaluate selected IA controls/metrics, 2) Recording and evaluating IA relevant events and the effectiveness of the enterprise in dealing with those events, 3) Recording changes to IA controls, or changes that affect IA risks, and 4) Publishing the current security status to enable information-sharing decisions involving the enterprise. (CNSSI-4009) (NISTIR) Maintaining ongoing awareness to support organizational risk decisions. (SP 800-137) (NISTIR)
Understand more election terms clearly
Get one important election term explained each week, with authoritative sources, practical context and related definitions.
The process implemented to maintain a current security status for one or more information systems or for the entire suite of information systems on which the operational mission of the enterprise depends. The process includes: 1) The development of a strategy to regularly evaluate selected IA controls/metrics, 2) Recording and evaluating IA relevant events and the effectiveness of the enterprise in dealing with those events, 3) Recording changes to IA controls, or changes that affect IA risks, and 4) Publishing the current security status to enable information-sharing decisions involving the enterprise. (CNSSI-4009) (NISTIR) Maintaining ongoing awareness to support organizational risk decisions. (SP 800-137) (NISTIR)
Cite this term
Election Security Glossary. (2026). Continuous Monitoring. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 22, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/continuous-monitoring
Sources
01
High consensus
02
Disputed
Get the weekly election term
Receive one cited, source-backed election explanation in your inbox each week.