Terms starting with “C”

The file used by a virtual disk encryption technology to encompass and protect other files. (SP 800-111) (NISTIR)

See spillage.

The process of monitoring communications such as email and Web pages, analyzing them for suspicious content, and preventing the delivery of suspicious content to users. (SP 800-114...

A certificate issued for the purpose of digitally signing information (content) to confirm the author and guarantee that the content has not been altered or corrupted since it was...

(1) A single decision or set of associated decisions being put before the voters (for example, the option of candidates to fill a particular public office or the approval or disapp...

The option selectable by a voter in a given e.g. the name of a candidate, the BALLOT POSITION, value "yes" or "No," etc.

An area on the in which the name of the is displayed, possibly along with BALLOT CONTEST the number of candidates for which a vote may be cast.

A votable choice that appears under a contest .

A specified area on a ballot where a voter “s selection in a particular contest can be indicated. Synonyms: ballot marking target area , ballot selection position , target , target...

Vote that will be tabulated for a particular contest option . Synonyms: valid vote

A selection made on the ballot by a voter with respect to a specific single contest (for example, a candidate , the value “Yes” or “Approve”).

CONTESTOR. Texas Elec. Code §221.007.

A cast by a voter whose legitimacy has been questioned. See also BALLOT CODED BALLOT, PROVISIONAL BALLOT.

An election contest with more candidates that there are vacancies for that election.

A "candidate whose nomination or election is being contested by a CONTESTOR." Ind. Code §3-5-2-14.

A "person who initiates a proceeding to the result of an election." Ind. Code §3-5-2- CONTEST 14. Also CONTESTANT. Cf. CONTESTEE.

An electoral district that can be enclosed in a single continuous boundary line.

Key held for use under specific operational conditions or in support of specific contingency plans. Source: NSA/CSS Manual Number 3-16 (COMSEC)

Management policy and procedures used to guide an enterprise response to a perceived loss of mission capability. The Contingency Plan is the first plan used by the enterprise risk...

Terminology used in some electronic voting systems or ballot marking devices to indicate that the voter either has more selections or has not cast their ballot.

With respect to VOTING, "a ballot that is not EXHAUSTED." Wash. Rev. INSTANT RUNOFF Code §29A.53.030.

A coordinated effort within the Federal Government's executive branch to ensure that national essential functions continue to be performed during a catastrophic emergency.

An effort within individual executive departments and agencies to ensure that Primary Mission Essential Functions (PMEFs) continue to be performed during a wide range of emergencie...

A document that sets forth procedures for the continued performance of core capabilities and critical operations during any disruption or potential disruption.