Communications

Telecommunications

Primary definition

The preparation, transmission, communication, or related processing of information (writing, images, sounds, or other data) by electrical, electromagnetic, electromechanical, electro-optical, or electronic means. Source: NSA/CSS Manual Number 3-16 (COMSEC); NSTISSD 501

Also known astelecom · comms · communications · electronic communications · data transmission · info transfer · network transmission · digital communications · telecoms
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— Committee on National Security Systems Glossary CNSSI 4009-2015View source

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The preparation, transmission, communication, or related processing of information (writing, images, sounds, or other data) by electrical, electromagnetic, electromechanical, electro-optical, or electronic means. Source: NSA/CSS Manual Number 3-16 (COMSEC); NSTISSD 501

Committee on National Security Systems Glossary CNSSI 4009-2015 · 2024

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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Telecommunications. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 20, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/telecommunications

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Committee on National Security Systems Glossary CNSSI 4009-2015
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