Any circumstance or event with the potential to adversely impact organizational operations (including mission, functions, image, or reputation), organizational assets, individuals, other organizations, or the Nation through an information system via unauthorized access, destruction, disclosure, modification of information, and/or denial of service. (SP 800-53; SP 800-53A; SP 800-27; SP 800-60; SP 800- 37; CNSSI-4009 The potential source of an adverse event. SOURCE: SP 800-61) (NISTIR)
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Any circumstance or event with the potential to adversely impact organizational operations (including mission, functions, image, or reputation), organizational assets, individuals, other organizations, or the Nation through an information system via unauthorized access, destruction, disclosure, modification of information, and/or denial of service. (SP 800-53; SP 800-53A; SP 800-27; SP 800-60; SP 800- 37; CNSSI-4009 The potential source of an adverse event. SOURCE: SP 800-61) (NISTIR)
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Threat. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 20, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/threat
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