Primary definition
Protocol dialogue between two systems for identifying and authenticating themselves to each other, or for synchronizing their operations with each other. Source: IETF RFC 4949 Ver 2
Also known asprotocol handshake · connection handshake · authentication handshake · TLS handshake · SSL handshake · cryptographic handshake · network handshake
— Committee on National Security Systems Glossary CNSSI 4009-2015View source
Understand more election terms clearly
Get one important election term explained each week, with authoritative sources, practical context and related definitions.
Free. One useful email each week. Unsubscribe anytime.Learn more about the ESG newsletter →
CNSSGC
Protocol dialogue between two systems for identifying and authenticating themselves to each other, or for synchronizing their operations with each other. Source: IETF RFC 4949 Ver 2
Committee on National Security Systems Glossary CNSSI 4009-2015 · 2024
Cite this term
Permanent URL · stable across revisions
Election Security Glossary. (2026). Handshake. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved September 2, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/handshake
Sources
1 cited · last checked Aug 9, 2026
01
Committee on National Security Systems Glossary CNSSI 4009-2015
Committee on National Security Systems Glossary CNSSI 4009-2015
Single-source
Get the weekly election term
Receive one cited, source-backed election explanation in your inbox each week.
Get election terms explained weekly →
Free · Nonpartisan · Unsubscribe anytime.