Operational Resilience

Primary definition

The ability of systems to resist, absorb, and recover from or adapt to an adverse occurrence during operation that may cause harm, destruction, or loss of ability to perform mission-related functions. Source: DoDI 8500.01

Also known assystem resilience · mission resilience · functional resilience · OR
1 sources cited4 related termsReviewed by Martins Ogundare · Aug 9, 2026
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The ability of systems to resist, absorb, and recover from or adapt to an adverse occurrence during operation that may cause harm, destruction, or loss of ability to perform mission-related functions. Source: DoDI 8500.01

Committee on National Security Systems Glossary CNSSI 4009-2015 · 2024

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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Operational Resilience. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved September 3, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/operational-resilience

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Committee on National Security Systems Glossary CNSSI 4009-2015
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