Risk Assessment

Primary definition

The process of identifying risks to organizational operations (including mission, functions, image, or reputation), organizational assets, individuals, other organizations, and the Nation, arising through the operation of an information system. Part of risk management, incorporates threat and vulnerability analyses and considers mitigations provided by security controls planned or in place. Synonymous with risk analysis. (SP 800-53; SP 800-53A; SP 800-37) (NISTIR)

Also known asrisk analysis · threat assessment · vulnerability assessment · security risk assessment · RA
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The State and Local Election Cybersecurity PlaybookView source

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The process of identifying risks to organizational operations (including mission, functions, image, or reputation), organizational assets, individuals, other organizations, and the Nation, arising through the operation of an information system. Part of risk management, incorporates threat and vulnerability analyses and considers mitigations provided by security controls planned or in place. Synonymous with risk analysis. (SP 800-53; SP 800-53A; SP 800-37) (NISTIR)

The State and Local Election Cybersecurity Playbook · 2024

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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Risk Assessment. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 20, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/risk-assessment

Sources

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The State and Local Election Cybersecurity Playbook
The State and Local Election Cybersecurity Playbook

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Committee on National Security Systems Glossary CNSSI 4009-2015
Committee on National Security Systems Glossary CNSSI 4009-2015

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EAC Glossary of Terms
EAC Glossary of Terms

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NICCS Glossary
NICCS Glossary

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NIST Election Glossary
NIST Election Glossary

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The Cyber Glossary
The Cyber Glossary

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