The process of identifying the risks to system security and determining the likelihood of occurrence, the resulting impact, and the additional safeguards that mitigate this impact. Part of risk management and synonymous with risk assessment. (SP 800-27) (NISTIR)
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The process of identifying the risks to system security and determining the likelihood of occurrence, the resulting impact, and the additional safeguards that mitigate this impact. Part of risk management and synonymous with risk assessment. (SP 800-27) (NISTIR)
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Risk Analysis. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 22, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/risk-analysis
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