The Cybersecurity National Action Plan (CNAP), launched in 2016, is a comprehensive U.S. strategy to enhance digital security, protect privacy, and bolster national security. It focuses on modernizing federal IT, establishing the Federal Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) role, and fostering public-private partnerships to counter evolving cyber threats
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The Cybersecurity National Action Plan (CNAP), launched in 2016, is a comprehensive U.S. strategy to enhance digital security, protect privacy, and bolster national security. It focuses on modernizing federal IT, establishing the Federal Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) role, and fostering public-private partnerships to counter evolving cyber threats
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Cybersecurity National Action Plan (cnap). In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 13, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/cybersecurity-national-action-plan-cnap
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