"Communication through some means other than the primary channel under discussion. If the primary communication channel is the Internet, then out-of-band channel might be via U.S. mail, or a voice telephone connection, or any other channel that does not involve the Internet." The concept is important because compromise of a communication channel does not expose out of band messages. CIVTF Appendix A.
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"Communication through some means other than the primary channel under discussion. If the primary communication channel is the Internet, then out-of-band channel might be via U.S. mail, or a voice telephone connection, or any other channel that does not involve the Internet." The concept is important because compromise of a communication channel does not expose out of band messages. CIVTF Appendix A.
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Out Of Band Communication. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved September 3, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/out-of-band-communication
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