Terms starting with “M”

A cryptographic checksum on data that uses a symmetric key to detect both accidental and intentional modifications of the data. See checksum. Source: FIPS PUB 201-1 The result of a...

The result of applying a hash function to a message. Also known as a "hash value" or "hash output". SOURCE: SP 800-107 (NISTIR)

Information outside of the message text, such as the header, trailer, etc. (CNSSI-4009) (NISTIR)

Sequence of bits transmitted over a communications system for synchronizing cryptographic equipment. SOURCE: CNSSI-4009

Sequence of bits transmitted over a communications system for synchronizing cryptographic equipment.

"The county clerk may appoint messengers to deliver ballot boxes, poll books, keys, election supplies and other materials pertaining to the election." N.M. Stat. Ann. §1-2-20(A).

Information describing the characteristics of data including, for example, structural metadata describing data structures (e.g., data format, syntax, and semantics) and descriptive...

A "seal of high tensile strength that is approved by the secretary of state." Mich. Comp. Laws §168.14a(b).

A shared, immersive, persistent, 3D virtual space where humans experience life in ways they could not in the physical world

Several methods of application are available to the public so they may register to vote.

The Methods of Voting and the Federal Voting Rights Laws Guide discusses federal laws that govern how citizens cast their ballots, federal laws on voting by mail and absentee ballo...

Tools designed to facilitate decision making and improve performance and accountability through collection, analysis, and reporting of relevant performance-related data. Source: NI...

multi-factor authentication

Elections that take place between presidential elections.

The "mailing address of a other than his residence address in his MILITARY VOTER ELECTION DISTRICT." N.Y. Election Laws (consol.) §10-102(4).

The "ballot prepared, printed and supplied for use by the for a MILITARY VOTER GENERAL ELECTION, or ELECTION." N.Y. Election Laws (consol.) §10- PRIMARY ELECTION SPECIAL 102(3).

. Actions executed to deliberately mislead adversary military decision makers as to friendly military capabilities, intentions, and operations, thereby causing the adversary to tak...

"Any of the following: 1. An individual in military service and the individual's spouse and dependents. 2. An individual in the merchant marine and the individual's spouse and depe...

As defined in New York, the "military service of the state, or of the United States, including the army, navy, marine corps, air force, coast guard and all components thereof, and...

A "ballot for use by a VOTER." N.J. Stat. Ann. §19:57-2. MILITARY SERVICE

A "qualified elector under the Constitution and the laws of this State who comes within one of the following categories: (a) Persons in the and their spouses and dependents. MILITA...

The New York State term for a VOTER: A "qualified voter of the state of MILITARY SERVICE New York who is in the actual military service ... and by reason of such military service i...

A member of the Uniformed Services in active service, including army, navy, air force, marine corps, coast guard, and merchant marine, and their spouses and dependents.

Voting Assistance Officers (VAOs) work to ensure that military and overseas voters understand their voting rights, how to register to vote absentee, and have access to accurate non...