The process of determining the security category for information or an information system. Security categorization methodologies are described in CNSS Instruction 1253 for national security systems and in FIPS PUB 199 for other than national security systems. See security category. Source: NIST SP 800-53 Rev 4
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The process of determining the security category for information or an information system. Security categorization methodologies are described in CNSS Instruction 1253 for national security systems and in FIPS PUB 199 for other than national security systems. See security category. Source: NIST SP 800-53 Rev 4
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Security Categorization. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 22, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/security-categorization
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