Primary definition
An attack that prevents or impairs the authorized use of information system resources or services.
Also known asDoS · DoS attack · denial-of-service · denial of service attack · network denial of service · service disruption attack
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— NICCS GlossaryView source
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NICCS
An attack that prevents or impairs the authorized use of information system resources or services.
NICCS Glossary · 2024
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Denial Of Service. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 13, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/denial-of-service
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