Primary definition
Federal agencies that have institutional knowledge and specialized expertise about a critical infrastructure sector.
Also known asSSAs · sector-specific agencies (SSAs) · sector-specific federal agencies
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— March 2020 CSC ReportView source
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Federal agencies that have institutional knowledge and specialized expertise about a critical infrastructure sector.
March 2020 CSC Report · 2024
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Sector Specific Agencies. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 21, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/sector-specific-agencies
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March 2020 CSC Report
March 2020 CSC Report
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The Cyber Glossary
The Cyber Glossary
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