Terms starting with “D”

In New Hampshire, an OFFICER. N.H. Rev. Stat. §652:14. See also ELECTION TOWN CLERK.

A credential issued based on proof of possession and control of a token associated with a previously issued credential, so as not to duplicate the identity proofing process. Source...

STANDARD. DATA ENCRYPTION

A natural language descriptive of a system's security requirements, an informal design notation, or a combination of the two. (CNSSI-4009) (NISTIR)

To cancel a voting selection prior to casting a vote, usually with reference to MACHINES. DRE

That feature of a machine enabling a voter to deselect a selected candidate by pressing DRE once again on the button or space next to the candidate's name, thus toggling the select...

Component of a design, named and referenced uniquely, that is both structurally and functionally different from other elements.

Named characteristic or property of a design entity, which provides a statement of fact about the entity. Attributes define the design entity and not the design process.

A document in the to "provide a high-level design of each voting system component." TDP VVSG.

(DAA) Official with the authority to formally assume responsibility for operating a system at an acceptable level of risk. This term is synonymous with authorizing official, design...

Official with the authority to formally assume responsibility for operating a system at an acceptable level of risk. This term is synonymous with authorizing official, designated a...

"Any person who is identified and authorized by the applicant to obtain from the county clerk or to deliver to the county clerk the applicant's ballot." Ark. Code §7-1-101(7).

Body established within government or empowered by government to designate conformity assessment bodies, suspend or withdraw their designation or remove their suspension from desig...

A description, name, or formal title. In some jurisdictions, a candidate may submit a descriptive designation to be printed under their name on the ballot.

Build Security In

Reduce the level of skill required to carry out a job or task.

A method of sanitization that renders Target Data recovery infeasible using state of the art laboratory techniques and results in the subsequent inability to use the media for stor...

Permanently, completely, and irreparably damage a victim's physical or virtual computer or information system(s), network(s), and/or data stores; for example, system administrators...

"A on a ballot that can be detected as a vote by a vote tabulating machine." Jones. MARK

1. A Random Bit Generator (RBG) that includes a DRBG mechanism and (at least initially) has access to a source of entropy input. The DRBG produces a sequence of bits from a secret...

Dissuading someone from doing something by making them believe that the costs to them will exceed their expected benefit.

A general term that includes: (i) developers or manufacturers of information systems, system components, or information system services; (ii) systems integrators; (iii) vendors; (i...

The Technical Guidelines Development Committee of the Election Assistance Commission, established under The chair of the Development Committee is the Director of the HAVA. NATIONAL...

A document in the to "provide descriptions of the physical, personnel, procedural, and TDP technical security of the development environment including configuration management, too...