System analysis and penetration technique in which the specification and documentation for an information system are analyzed to produce a list of hypothetical flaws. This list is prioritized on the basis of the estimated probability that a flaw exists, on the ease of exploiting it, and on the extent of control or compromise it would provide. The prioritized list is used to perform penetration testing of a system. (CNSSI-4009) (NISTIR)
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System analysis and penetration technique in which the specification and documentation for an information system are analyzed to produce a list of hypothetical flaws. This list is prioritized on the basis of the estimated probability that a flaw exists, on the ease of exploiting it, and on the extent of control or compromise it would provide. The prioritized list is used to perform penetration testing of a system. (CNSSI-4009) (NISTIR)
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Flaw Hypothesis Methodology. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 21, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/flaw-hypothesis-methodology
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