Primary definition
knowing what security threats are and acting responsibly to avoid potential risks.
Also known assecurity-conscious · cyber-aware · security-aware · cyber-conscious
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NICCS
knowing what security threats are and acting responsibly to avoid potential risks.
NICCS Glossary · 2024
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Cybersecurity Aware. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 22, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/cybersecurity-aware
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