Primary definition
Denial of Service
Also known asDoS · Denial of Service · DoS attack · Denial-of-Service · Denial of Service attack
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— NICCS GlossaryView source
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NICCS
Denial of Service
NICCS Glossary · 2024
Cite this term
Permanent URL · stable across revisions
Election Security Glossary. (2026). Dos. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 21, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/dos
Sources
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NICCS Glossary
NICCS Glossary
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Electronic Voting Glossary
Electronic Voting Glossary
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