A network where: (i) the establishment, maintenance, and provisioning of security controls are under the direct control of organizational employees or contractors; or (ii) cryptographic encapsulation or similar security technology provides the same effect. An internal network is typically organization-owned, yet may be organization-controlled while not being organization-owned. Source: NIST SP 800-53 Rev 4
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A network where: (i) the establishment, maintenance, and provisioning of security controls are under the direct control of organizational employees or contractors; or (ii) cryptographic encapsulation or similar security technology provides the same effect. An internal network is typically organization-owned, yet may be organization-controlled while not being organization-owned. Source: NIST SP 800-53 Rev 4
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Internal Network. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 20, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/internal-network
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