1). An approved list or register of entities that are provided a particular privilege, service, mobility, access or recognition. 2). An implementation of a default deny all or allow by exception policy across an enterprise environment, and a clear, concise, timely process for adding exceptions when required for mission accomplishments. Source: CNSSI No. 1011
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1). An approved list or register of entities that are provided a particular privilege, service, mobility, access or recognition. 2). An implementation of a default deny all or allow by exception policy across an enterprise environment, and a clear, concise, timely process for adding exceptions when required for mission accomplishments. Source: CNSSI No. 1011
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Whitelisting. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 13, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/whitelisting
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