Terms starting with “N”
190 election security terms starting with N, with direct links to full definitions and source-backed context.
National Security System (nss)
Verified(A) Any information system (including any telecommunications system) used or operated by an agency or by a contractor of an agency, or other organization on behalf of an agency-- (...
National Software Reference Library
VerifiedA component of that maintains copies of software along with hash NOTARY REPOSITORY NIST codes to form that can be used to establish that a given program is REFERENCE DATA SETS bona...
National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program
VerifiedThe testing program established under Section 231 of by which certifies HAVA, NIST VSTLS. Abbreviated NVLAP.
National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program (nvlap)
VerifiedThe National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program operated by National Institute of Standards And Technology (NIST).
National Voter Registration Act
VerifiedAn act, passed in 1993, to allow citizens to register to vote as they renew their driver's licenses. 42 U.S.C. §1973gg et seq. Abbreviated Also VOTER. NVRA. MOTOR
National Voter Registration Act Of 1993 (nvra)
The National Voter Registration Act, also known as the NVRA or the Motor Voter Act, was enacted by Congress in 1993. The NVRA requires states to make voter registration opportuniti...
National Voter Registration Act Of 1993 (nvra) Guide
VerifiedThe National Voter Registration Act of 1993 (NVRA) Guide provides information to election officials and the public concerning the NVRA and its interaction with the other statutes e...
National Vulnerability Database
Verified(NVD) The U.S. government repository of standards-based vulnerability management data. This data enables automation of vulnerability management, security measurement, and complianc...
National Vulnerability Database (nvd)
VerifiedThe U.S. Government repository of standards based vulnerability management data, enabling automation of vulnerability management, security measurement, and compliance (e.g., FISMA)...
Nationally Recognized Test Laboratory
VerifiedIn Texas, a precondition to submission of a voting system for is a summary CERTIFICATION report from a Nationally Recognized Test Laboratory declaring that the system meets Federal...
Natural Disaster
VerifiedOne of a class of emergency situations that may result in the postponement of an election. A "natural occurrence, such as a fire, flood, blizzard, earthquake, tornado, windstorm, i...
Navigation
VerifiedThe process by a voter of moving her attention around various portions of a and the BALLOT facilities provided by a to facilitate such movement. VOTING DEVICE
Nccoe
VerifiedNational Cybersecurity Center of Excellence
Ncec
VerifiedNational Cybersecurity Education Council
Ncoa
VerifiedNational Change of Address Program (USPS)
Ncs
VerifiedNational Cryptologic School
Ncsa
VerifiedNational Cyber Security Alliance
Ncsam
VerifiedNational Cyber Security Awareness Month
Ncsd
VerifiedNational Cyber Security Division
Ncsl
VerifiedNational Conference of State Legislatures
Ncsr
VerifiedNational Cybersecurity Review
Need To Know
A determination within the executive branch in accordance with directives issued pursuant to this order that a prospective recipient requires access to specific classified informat...
Need To Know Determination
VerifiedDecision made by an authorized holder of official information that a prospective recipient requires access to specific official information to carry out official duties.
Needs Assessment (it Security Awareness And Training)
VerifiedA process that can be used to determine an organization's awareness and training needs. The results of a needs assessment can provide justification to convince management to alloca...