Remote Maintenance

Primary definition

Maintenance activities conducted by individuals communicating external to an information system security perimeter. (SP 800-18) (NISTIR) Maintenance activities conducted by individuals communicating through an external network (e.g., the Internet). (SP 800-53) (NISTIR)

Also known asRemote System Maintenance · Remote IT Maintenance · Remote Technical Support · Remote Administration · Remote Management · RMM (Remote Monitoring and Management) · Remote Access Maintenance
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Maintenance activities conducted by individuals communicating external to an information system security perimeter. (SP 800-18) (NISTIR) Maintenance activities conducted by individuals communicating through an external network (e.g., the Internet). (SP 800-53) (NISTIR)

The Cyber Glossary · 2024

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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Remote Maintenance. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 20, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/remote-maintenance

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