The risk to organizational operations (including mission, functions, image, reputation), organizational assets, individuals, other organizations, and the Nation due to the potential for unauthorized access, use, disclosure, disruption, modification, or destruction of information and/or information systems. See risk. Source: NIST SP 800-30 Rev 1
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The risk to organizational operations (including mission, functions, image, reputation), organizational assets, individuals, other organizations, and the Nation due to the potential for unauthorized access, use, disclosure, disruption, modification, or destruction of information and/or information systems. See risk. Source: NIST SP 800-30 Rev 1
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Information Security Risk. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 21, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/information-security-risk
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