An environment or context that includes a set of system resources and a set of system entities that have the right to access the resources as defined by a common security policy, security model, or security architecture. See security domain. Source: NIST SP 800-53 Rev 4
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An environment or context that includes a set of system resources and a set of system entities that have the right to access the resources as defined by a common security policy, security model, or security architecture. See security domain. Source: NIST SP 800-53 Rev 4
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Domain. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 20, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/domain
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