A strategic information asset base that defines the mission, the information necessary to perform the mission, the technologies necessary for performing the mission, and the transitional process for implementing new technologies in response to changing mission needs. The EA includes a baseline architecture, target architecture, and sequencing plan. Source: CNSSP No. 24
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A strategic information asset base that defines the mission, the information necessary to perform the mission, the technologies necessary for performing the mission, and the transitional process for implementing new technologies in response to changing mission needs. The EA includes a baseline architecture, target architecture, and sequencing plan. Source: CNSSP No. 24
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Enterprise Architecture (ea). In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 23, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/enterprise-architecture-ea
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