Nationwide interconnection of communications networks, computers, databases, and consumer electronics that make vast amounts of information available to users. It includes both public and private networks, the Internet, the public switched network, and cable, wireless, and satellite communications. (CNSSI-4009) (NISTIR)
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Nationwide interconnection of communications networks, computers, databases, and consumer electronics that make vast amounts of information available to users. It includes both public and private networks, the Internet, the public switched network, and cable, wireless, and satellite communications. (CNSSI-4009) (NISTIR)
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). National Information Infrastructure. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 20, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/national-information-infrastructure
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