A system component or subsystem that delivers mission critical functionality to a system or that may, by virtue of system design, introduce vulnerability to mission critical functions. Note: Mission-critical element is often denoted as "critical component". Source: CNSSD No. 505
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A system component or subsystem that delivers mission critical functionality to a system or that may, by virtue of system design, introduce vulnerability to mission critical functions. Note: Mission-critical element is often denoted as "critical component". Source: CNSSD No. 505
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Mission Critical Element. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 25, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/mission-critical-element
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