Primary definition
A rule or set of rules that govern the acceptable use of an organization's information and services to a level of acceptable risk and the means for protecting the organization's information assets.
Also known asinformation security policy · cybersecurity policy · IT security policy · data security policy · security framework · security guidelines
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— NICCS GlossaryView source
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NICCS
A rule or set of rules that govern the acceptable use of an organization's information and services to a level of acceptable risk and the means for protecting the organization's information assets.
NICCS Glossary · 2024
Cite this term
Permanent URL · stable across revisions
Election Security Glossary. (2026). Security Policy. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 21, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/security-policy
Sources
2 cited · last checked Aug 10, 2026
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NICCS Glossary
NICCS Glossary
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The Cyber Glossary
The Cyber Glossary
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