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Database

Database: A structured collection of data that includes data and metadata (data about the data).

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Cybersecurity

Definition

A structured collection of data that includes data and metadata (data about the data). Databases are managed by database management systems. The election database stores all of the requisite information to manage election including precinct information, race and candidate information, and data used to prepare the ballots, tabulate, and report results.

Alternative Definitions

Definition 2

A structured repository of data that is organized to provide efficient retrieval.

Source: March 2020 CSC ReportType: external
Definition 3

A structured collection of data that includes data and meta data (data about the data). Databases are managed by Database Management Systems. The election database stores all of the requisite information to manage election including precinct information, race and candidate information, and data used to prepare the ballots, tabulate, and report results.

Source: EAC IT Glossary for Election OfficialsType: external
Definition 4

A structured repository of data that is organized to provide efficient retrieval. SOURCE: Cyberspace Solarium Commission Final Report, 2020

Source: The Cyber GlossaryType: external
Definition 5

A structured collection of data that is organized to provide efficient retrieval.

Source: ODNI Cyber Threats to Elections LexiconType: external

Sources

1
The State and Local Election Cybersecurity Playbook
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2
March 2020 CSC Report
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3
EAC IT Glossary for Election Officials
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EAC Information Technology Terminology
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5
The Cyber Glossary
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6
ODNI Cyber Threats to Elections Lexicon
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