An application (hardware and/or software) that provides one or more Information Assurance capabilities in support of the overall security and operational objectives of a system. Note: DoDI 8500.01 has transitioned from the term information assurance (IA) to the term cybersecurity. This could potentially impact IA related terms.
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An application (hardware and/or software) that provides one or more Information Assurance capabilities in support of the overall security and operational objectives of a system. Note: DoDI 8500.01 has transitioned from the term information assurance (IA) to the term cybersecurity. This could potentially impact IA related terms.
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Information Assurance Component (iac). In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 20, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/information-assurance-component-iac
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