Risk that arises through the loss of confidentiality, integrity, or availability of information or information systems considering impacts to organizational operations and assets, individuals, other organizations, and the Nation. A subset of information security risk. See risk. Source: NIST SP 800-30 Rev 1
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Risk that arises through the loss of confidentiality, integrity, or availability of information or information systems considering impacts to organizational operations and assets, individuals, other organizations, and the Nation. A subset of information security risk. See risk. Source: NIST SP 800-30 Rev 1
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Information System Related Security Risks. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 21, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/information-system-related-security-risks
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