Primary definition
A generic name for a computerized system that is capable of gathering and processing data and applying operational controls to geographically dispersed assets over long distances.
Also known asSCADA · Supervisory Control And Data Acquisition · Supervisory Control & Data Acquisition
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A generic name for a computerized system that is capable of gathering and processing data and applying operational controls to geographically dispersed assets over long distances.
NICCS Glossary · 2024
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Supervisory Control And Data Acquisition. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 13, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/supervisory-control-and-data-acquisition
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