The security controls (i.e., safeguards or countermeasures) for an information system that primarily are implemented and executed by people (as opposed to systems). (SP 800-53; SP 800-37; FIPS 200) (NISTIR) The security controls (i.e., safeguards or countermeasures) for an information system that are primarily implemented and executed by people (as opposed to systems). (CNSSI-4009; SP 800-53A) (NISTIR)
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The security controls (i.e., safeguards or countermeasures) for an information system that primarily are implemented and executed by people (as opposed to systems). (SP 800-53; SP 800-37; FIPS 200) (NISTIR) The security controls (i.e., safeguards or countermeasures) for an information system that are primarily implemented and executed by people (as opposed to systems). (CNSSI-4009; SP 800-53A) (NISTIR)
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Operational Controls. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 13, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/operational-controls
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