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Terms starting with “C

848 election security terms starting with C, with direct links to full definitions and source-backed context.

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Code Book

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Document containing plain text and code equivalents in a systematic arrangement, or a technique of machine encryption using a word substitution technique. (CNSSI-4009) (NISTIR)

Cybersecurity1 source

Code Channel

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A columns of rectangular marks on an optical scan ballot next to the TRACK. TIMING

Voting Systems1 source

Code Group

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Group of letters, numbers, or both in a code system used to represent a plain text word, phrase, or sentence. (CNSSI-4009) (NISTIR)

Cybersecurity1 source

Code Group (c.f.d.)

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Group of letters, numbers, or both in a code system used to represent a plain text word, phrase, or sentence.

Cybersecurity1 source

Code Of Conduct

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A set of rules outlining the norms, rules, and responsibilities or proper practices of an individual or organization.

Election Administration1 source

Code Of Conduct Of Elected Officials

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A set of rules outlining the norms, rules, and responsibilities or proper practices of election officials.

Election Administration1 source

Code Vocabulary

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Set of plain text words, numerals, phrases, or sentences for which code equivalents are assigned in a code system. (CNSSI-4009) (NISTIR)

Cybersecurity1 source

Code Vocabulary (c.f.d.)

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Set of plain text words, numerals, phrases, or sentences for which code equivalents are assigned in a code system.

Cybersecurity1 source

Codebook

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Document containing plain text and code equivalents in a systematic arrangement, or a technique of machine encryption using a word substitution technique.

Cybersecurity1 source

Coded Ballot

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A 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...

Voting Systems1 source

Coding Conventions

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A "published, credible set of coding rules, conventions or standards ... that enhance the workmanship, security, integrity, testability, and maintainability of [software] applicati...

Voting Systems1 source

Coercion

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The 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...

Voting Systems1 source

Cognizant Security Officer/authority

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1. An entity charged with responsibility for physical, technical, personnel, and information security affecting that organization. Source: CNSSI No. 4005 (COMSEC) 2. The single pri...

Cybersecurity1 source

Cold Site

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A 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...

Operational Security2 sources

Cold Start

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Procedure for initially keying crypto-equipment. (CNSSI-4009) (NISTIR)

Cybersecurity1 source

Collateral Information

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National security information (including intelligence information) classified Top Secret, Secret, or Confidential that is not in the Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) or Sp...

Cybersecurity1 source

Collect & Operate

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A NICE Framework category consisting of specialty areas responsible for specialized denial and deception operations and collection of cybersecurity information that may be used to...

Cybersecurity2 sources

Collection Operations

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In the NICE Framework, cybersecurity work where a person: Executes collection using appropriate strategies and within the priorities established through the collection management p...

Cybersecurity2 sources

Collision

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Two or more distinct inputs produce the same output. Also see Hash Function. (SP 800-57 Part 1) (NISTIR)

Cybersecurity1 source

Colloquium For Information Systems Security Education (cisse)

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The Colloquium for Information Systems Security Education (CISSE) is the nation's longest-running professional organization and annual conference (founded in 1996) dedicated to adv...

Cybersecurity1 source

Color Adjustment

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The 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.

Voting Systems1 source

Colorado Risk Limiting Audit Tool

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An online software utility used by the Colorado Secretary of State (SOS) and local election officials to conduct risk-limiting audits.

Auditing1 source

Column

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In 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...

Voting Systems1 source

Combat Camera

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. The acquisition and utilization of still and motion imagery in support of combat, information, humanitarian, special force, intelligence, reconnaissance, engineering, legal, publ...

Cybersecurity1 source
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