Individual or organization responsible for stating the security policy enforced by the network, designing the network security architecture to properly enforce that policy, and ensuring that the network is implemented in such a way that the policy is enforced. (CNSSI-4009) (NISTIR)
Understand more election terms clearly
Get one important election term explained each week, with authoritative sources, practical context and related definitions.
Individual or organization responsible for stating the security policy enforced by the network, designing the network security architecture to properly enforce that policy, and ensuring that the network is implemented in such a way that the policy is enforced. (CNSSI-4009) (NISTIR)
Cite this term
Election Security Glossary. (2026). Network Sponsor. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 20, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/network-sponsor
Sources
01
Single-source
Get the weekly election term
Receive one cited, source-backed election explanation in your inbox each week.