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Continuity of Government (COG)

Continuity of Government (COG): A coordinated effort within the Federal Government's executive branch to ensure that national essential functions continue to…

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A coordinated effort within the Federal Government's executive branch to ensure that national essential functions continue to be performed during a catastrophic emergency.

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Definition 2

An effort to establish executive branch preparedness for and resilience to threats to the National Capital Region.

Source: March 2020 CSC ReportType: external
Definition 3

A coordinated effort within the federal government's executive branch to ensure that national essential functions continue to be performed during a catastrophic emergency. (CNSSI-4009) (NISTIR)

Source: The Cyber GlossaryType: external

Sources

1
Committee on National Security Systems Glossary CNSSI 4009-2015
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2
March 2020 CSC Report
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3
The Cyber Glossary
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