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Continuity of Government

nouncandidate·updated May 9, 2026

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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NISTIR 7298: Glossary of Key Information Security Terms, Revision 21 senseview framework →
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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.
CNSSI-4009 (Glossary of Information Assurance Terms)1 senseview framework →
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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.