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Security Analysis

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An "inquiry into the potential existence of security flaws in a voting system. Includes an analysis of the system's software, firmware, and hardware, as well as the procedures associated with system development, deployment, operation and management." GLOSSARY. 2005 VVSG

Also known assecurity assessment · vulnerability analysis · threat analysis · risk assessment · cybersecurity analysis
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An "inquiry into the potential existence of security flaws in a voting system. Includes an analysis of the system's software, firmware, and hardware, as well as the procedures associated with system development, deployment, operation and management." GLOSSARY. 2005 VVSG

Electronic Voting Glossary · 2024

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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Security Analysis. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 22, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/security-analysis

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