Terms starting with “C”
848 election security terms starting with C, with direct links to full definitions and source-backed context.
Code Book
VerifiedDocument containing plain text and code equivalents in a systematic arrangement, or a technique of machine encryption using a word substitution technique. (CNSSI-4009) (NISTIR)
Code Channel
VerifiedA columns of rectangular marks on an optical scan ballot next to the TRACK. TIMING
Code Group
VerifiedGroup of letters, numbers, or both in a code system used to represent a plain text word, phrase, or sentence. (CNSSI-4009) (NISTIR)
Code Group (c.f.d.)
VerifiedGroup of letters, numbers, or both in a code system used to represent a plain text word, phrase, or sentence.
Code Of Conduct
VerifiedA set of rules outlining the norms, rules, and responsibilities or proper practices of an individual or organization.
Code Of Conduct Of Elected Officials
VerifiedA set of rules outlining the norms, rules, and responsibilities or proper practices of election officials.
Code Vocabulary
VerifiedSet of plain text words, numerals, phrases, or sentences for which code equivalents are assigned in a code system. (CNSSI-4009) (NISTIR)
Code Vocabulary (c.f.d.)
VerifiedSet of plain text words, numerals, phrases, or sentences for which code equivalents are assigned in a code system.
Codebook
VerifiedDocument containing plain text and code equivalents in a systematic arrangement, or a technique of machine encryption using a word substitution technique.
Coded Ballot
VerifiedA ballot that has been marked as or CONTESTED. In systems, coded ballots PROVISIONAL DRE can be excluded from tabulation until they are determined to have been cast by eligible vot...
Coding Conventions
VerifiedA "published, credible set of coding rules, conventions or standards ... that enhance the workmanship, security, integrity, testability, and maintainability of [software] applicati...
Coercion
VerifiedThe illegal exercise of influence on a voter. "Any employer who attempts by coercion, intimidation, threats to discharge or to lessen the remuneration of an employee, to influence...
Cognizant Security Officer/authority
Verified1. An entity charged with responsibility for physical, technical, personnel, and information security affecting that organization. Source: CNSSI No. 4005 (COMSEC) 2. The single pri...
Cold Site
VerifiedA backup facility that has the necessary electrical and physical components of a computer facility, but does not have the computer equipment in place. The site is ready to receive...
Cold Start
VerifiedProcedure for initially keying crypto-equipment. (CNSSI-4009) (NISTIR)
Collateral Information
VerifiedNational security information (including intelligence information) classified Top Secret, Secret, or Confidential that is not in the Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) or Sp...
Collect & Operate
VerifiedA NICE Framework category consisting of specialty areas responsible for specialized denial and deception operations and collection of cybersecurity information that may be used to...
Collection Operations
VerifiedIn the NICE Framework, cybersecurity work where a person: Executes collection using appropriate strategies and within the priorities established through the collection management p...
Collision
VerifiedTwo or more distinct inputs produce the same output. Also see Hash Function. (SP 800-57 Part 1) (NISTIR)
Colloquium For Information Systems Security Education (cisse)
VerifiedThe Colloquium for Information Systems Security Education (CISSE) is the nation's longest-running professional organization and annual conference (founded in 1996) dedicated to adv...
Color Adjustment
VerifiedThe ability of a voter, during a to change the color in which the is VOTING SESSION, BALLOT displayed. A identified in the HUMAN FACTOR 2007 VVSG.
Colorado Risk Limiting Audit Tool
VerifiedAn online software utility used by the Colorado Secretary of State (SOS) and local election officials to conduct risk-limiting audits.
Column
VerifiedIn an electronic voting system which utilizes a ballot card, "a space on a ballot card for punching the voter's vote arranged in a row running lengthwise on the ballot card." 10 Il...
Combat Camera
Verified. The acquisition and utilization of still and motion imagery in support of combat, information, humanitarian, special force, intelligence, reconnaissance, engineering, legal, publ...