Either a subject (an active element that operates on information or the system state) or an object (a passive element that contains or receives information). (SP 800-27) (NISTIR) An active element in an open system. (FIPS 188) (NISTIR) Any participant in an authentication exchange; such a participant may be human or nonhuman, and may take the role of a claimant and/or verifier. (FIPS 196) (NISTIR)
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Either a subject (an active element that operates on information or the system state) or an object (a passive element that contains or receives information). (SP 800-27) (NISTIR) An active element in an open system. (FIPS 188) (NISTIR) Any participant in an authentication exchange; such a participant may be human or nonhuman, and may take the role of a claimant and/or verifier. (FIPS 196) (NISTIR)
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Entity. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 20, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/entity
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