The ability to prepare for and adapt to changing conditions and withstand and recover rapidly from disruptions. Resilience includes the ability to withstand and recover from deliberate attacks, accidents, or naturally occurring threats or incidents. Source: PPD 21
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The ability to prepare for and adapt to changing conditions and withstand and recover rapidly from disruptions. Resilience includes the ability to withstand and recover from deliberate attacks, accidents, or naturally occurring threats or incidents. Source: PPD 21
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Resilience. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 20, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/resilience
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