Primary definition
A NICE Framework category consisting of specialty areas responsible for providing the support, administration, and maintenance necessary to ensure effective and efficient IT system performance and security.
Also known asO&M · operations and maintenance · operate and maintain
— NICCS GlossaryView source
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NICCS
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A NICE Framework category consisting of specialty areas responsible for providing the support, administration, and maintenance necessary to ensure effective and efficient IT system performance and security.
NICCS Glossary · 2024
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Operate & Maintain. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved September 3, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/operate-maintain
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NICCS Glossary
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The Cyber Glossary
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