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he remaining potential risk after all IT security measures are applied. There is a residual risk associated with each threat. SOURCE: SP 800-33 Portion of risk remaining after security measures have been applied. (CNSSI-4009; SP 800-30) (NISTIR)
Also known asResidual Risk · RR · Residual Threat Risk · Remaining Risk · Residual Security Risk
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he remaining potential risk after all IT security measures are applied. There is a residual risk associated with each threat. SOURCE: SP 800-33 Portion of risk remaining after security measures have been applied. (CNSSI-4009; SP 800-30) (NISTIR)
The Cyber Glossary · 2024
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Residual Risk – T. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 13, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/residual-risk-t
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