Management, operational, and technical controls (i.e., safeguards or countermeasures) prescribed for an information system to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system and its information. NIST SP 800-53
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Management, operational, and technical controls (i.e., safeguards or countermeasures) prescribed for an information system to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system and its information. NIST SP 800-53
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Security Controls. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 21, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/security-controls
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