Terms starting with “F”

The process of encrypting individual files on a storage medium and permitting access to the encrypted data only after proper authentication is provided. (SP 800-111) (NISTIR)

The act of completing the required paperwork to declare a person's intent to become a candidate for public office.

1. A mismatch between the internal file header and its external extension; or 2. A file name inconsistent with the content of the file (e.g., renaming a graphics file with a non-gr...

Aggregate of processes and procedures designed to inhibit unauthorized access, contamination, elimination, modification, or destruction of a file or any of its contents.

Means by which access to computer files is limited to authorized users only. (CNSSI-4009) (NISTIR)

The specific kind of information contained in a file, usually designated with a file

The last day to file election or voting documents for a specific election and process. Examples include paperwork to circulate a petition, to file paperwork to become a candidate,...

The process of submitting election paperwork via the internet.

The amount of money due when filing election paperwork, such as when filing to become a candidate for public office.

An "officer authorized by law to receive designations and declarations of candidacy, certificates and acceptances of nomination or any other nomination papers." Nev. Rev. Stat. §29...

Formally submitting a petition to the governing authority.

A COMSEC item used to transfer or store key in electronic form or to insert key into KYK-13, and KYK-15. cryptographic equipment. The "Common Fill Devices" are the Electronic fill...

On certain ballots, voters are instructed to fill in an oval to vote for a candidate or measure, instead of marking an X or connecting an arrow.

The "canvass from which the official result of an election is determined." Texas Elec. Code §1.005(5).

The final consideration of ballots cast in an election. The results of the final count are the official results, barring a judicial recount. For provincial government elections, th...

The entity that is most responsible for the placement of a product or service into the stream of commerce.

With respect to the "reading of ballots by an electronic vote tallying ABSENTEE BALLOTS, system, but does not include tabulation." Wash. Admin. Code §434-240-225(2). Cf. INITIAL PR...

The final action a voter takes in selecting contest options and irrevocably confirming their intent to vote as selected.

Reports that detail information about the source, type, amount, or value of the incomes of public officials and candidates for public office, required to be filed by a governing au...

To "determine and deliver a FINDING." VVSG.

The "result of a formal evaluation by a test lab or accredited expert; verdict." VVSG.

A "Secretary of State certified vendor which processes sheets or unfinished ballot cards to make ballot cards to be used in California elections." Cal. Regs. §20205

See Federal Information Processing Standard. (NISTIR)

Standards issued by US Government for use in government agencies. FIPS 140 covers encryption standards.