Primary definition
Any area or space for which the organization has confidence that the physical and procedural protections provided are sufficient to meet the requirements established for protecting the information and/or information system. Source: NIST SP 800-53 Rev 4
Also known assecure area · restricted area · protected area
2 sources cited4 related termsReviewed Aug 9, 2026
— Committee on National Security Systems Glossary CNSSI 4009-2015View source
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Any area or space for which the organization has confidence that the physical and procedural protections provided are sufficient to meet the requirements established for protecting the information and/or information system. Source: NIST SP 800-53 Rev 4
Committee on National Security Systems Glossary CNSSI 4009-2015 · 2024
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Permanent URL · stable across revisions
Election Security Glossary. (2026). Controlled Area. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 22, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/controlled-area
Sources
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Committee on National Security Systems Glossary CNSSI 4009-2015
Committee on National Security Systems Glossary CNSSI 4009-2015
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The Cyber Glossary
The Cyber Glossary
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