The process by which assessment procedures defined in Special Publication 800-53A are adjusted, or scoped, to match the characteristics of the information system under assessment, providing organizations with the flexibility needed to meet specific organizational requirements and to avoid overly-constrained assessment approaches. (SP 800-53A) (NISTIR)
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The process by which assessment procedures defined in Special Publication 800-53A are adjusted, or scoped, to match the characteristics of the information system under assessment, providing organizations with the flexibility needed to meet specific organizational requirements and to avoid overly-constrained assessment approaches. (SP 800-53A) (NISTIR)
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Tailoring (assessment Procedures). In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 22, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/tailoring-assessment-procedures
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