Primary definition
The process of adding security controls or control enhancements to a security control baseline from NIST Special Publication 800-53 or CNSS Instruction 1253 in order to adequately meet the organization's risk management needs. (SP 800-53A; SP 800-39) (NISTIR)
Also known assecurity control supplementation · control supplementation · supplemental controls · security control enhancement · baseline supplementation
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The process of adding security controls or control enhancements to a security control baseline from NIST Special Publication 800-53 or CNSS Instruction 1253 in order to adequately meet the organization's risk management needs. (SP 800-53A; SP 800-39) (NISTIR)
The Cyber Glossary · 2024
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Supplementation (security Controls). In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 13, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/supplementation-security-controls
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