Counterintelligence means information gathered and activities conducted to identify, deceive, exploit, disrupt, or protect against espionage, other intelligence activities, sabotage, or assassinations conducted for or on behalf of foreign powers, organizations, or persons, or their agents, or international terrorist organizations or activities. Source: E.O. 12333 (As amended by Executive Orders 13284 (2003), 13355 (2004) and 13470 (2008)) Actions, devices, procedures, techniques, or other measures that reduce the vulnerability of an information system. Synonymous with security controls and safeguards. Source: NIST 800 SP 800-37 Rev 1; FIPS PUB 200
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Counterintelligence means information gathered and activities conducted to identify, deceive, exploit, disrupt, or protect against espionage, other intelligence activities, sabotage, or assassinations conducted for or on behalf of foreign powers, organizations, or persons, or their agents, or international terrorist organizations or activities. Source: E.O. 12333 (As amended by Executive Orders 13284 (2003), 13355 (2004) and 13470 (2008)) Actions, devices, procedures, techniques, or other measures that reduce the vulnerability of an information system. Synonymous with security controls and safeguards. Source: NIST 800 SP 800-37 Rev 1; FIPS PUB 200
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Counterintelligence Countermeasures. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 14, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/counterintelligence-countermeasures
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