An individual or group within an organization that helps to ensure that (i) security risk- related considerations for individual information systems, to include the authorization decisions for those systems, are viewed from an organization-wide perspective with regard to the overall strategic goals and objectives of the organization in carrying out its missions and business functions; and (ii) managing risk from individual information systems is consistent across the organization, reflects organizational risk tolerance, and is considered along with other organizational risks affecting mission/business success. Source: NIST SP 800-37 Rev 1 (adapted)
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An individual or group within an organization that helps to ensure that (i) security risk- related considerations for individual information systems, to include the authorization decisions for those systems, are viewed from an organization-wide perspective with regard to the overall strategic goals and objectives of the organization in carrying out its missions and business functions; and (ii) managing risk from individual information systems is consistent across the organization, reflects organizational risk tolerance, and is considered along with other organizational risks affecting mission/business success. Source: NIST SP 800-37 Rev 1 (adapted)
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Risk Executive (function). In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 21, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/risk-executive-function
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