Formal document that provides an overview of the security requirements for an information system or an information security program and describes the security controls in place or planned for meeting those requirements. See system security plan or information security program plan. Source: NIST SP 800-53; SP 800-53A; SP 800-37 Rev 1; NIST SP 800-18 Rev 1
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Formal document that provides an overview of the security requirements for an information system or an information security program and describes the security controls in place or planned for meeting those requirements. See system security plan or information security program plan. Source: NIST SP 800-53; SP 800-53A; SP 800-37 Rev 1; NIST SP 800-18 Rev 1
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Security Plan. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 20, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/security-plan
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