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Sector-specific Agency (SSA)

Sector-specific Agency (SSA): A Federal department or agency designated by PPD-21 with responsibility for providing institutional knowledge and specialized…

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A Federal department or agency designated by PPD-21 with responsibility for providing institutional knowledge and specialized expertise, as well as leading, facilitating, or supporting the security and resilience programs and associated activities of its designated critical infrastructure sector in the allhazards environment. (Source: PPD-21, 2013)

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Starting Point: U.S. Election Systems as Critical Infrastructure
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