The testing and/or evaluation of the management, operational, and technical security controls in an information system to determine the extent to which the controls are implemented correctly, operating as intended, and producing the desired outcome with respect to meeting the security requirements for the system. Source: NIST SP 800-37 Rev 1
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The testing and/or evaluation of the management, operational, and technical security controls in an information system to determine the extent to which the controls are implemented correctly, operating as intended, and producing the desired outcome with respect to meeting the security requirements for the system. Source: NIST SP 800-37 Rev 1
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Security Control Assessment. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 21, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/security-control-assessment
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