Readiness is vital to successful voting. However, less than 100 days to elections, the US is still racing the clock on election security.
Election Security articles on Democracy Chronicles
This election security section highlights the importance of protecting the integrity of the vote count. An onslaught of new technologies offer both opportunity and peril for democracy. Be sure to also check out our Election Technology section and our articles on Technology Dissidents, the Internet and Voting or Voting Machines.
Ransomware continues to be election-security fear for local officials
Upended by the disastrous pandemic, the 2020 election is facing yet another attack on the vote from ransomware.
Technology Works Behind the Scenes to Keep US Mail-in Voting Secure
The fact this year’s general election will involve mail-in-voting like never before has raised concerns about the safety of the vote.
National Security Leaders Urge Congress to Provide Election Officials with Additional Funds
National security leaders and experts have called on Congress to provide funding to election officials for administering a safe and secure election in November, despite the coronavirus.
With November Approaching, Election Officials Still Face Safety, Security Questions
America’s November 2020 polls are already around the corner, yet election officials still face questions around safety and security.
Sen. Klobuchar: Paper ballots, election funding essential to fight foreign interference
There are still fears of foreign interference in 2020 elections. Senator Amy Klobuchar has argued that paper ballots and election funding are the solution
Election security, the number 1 goal in 2020 election
America’s spy chief has declared that election security is the number one goal in 2020 elections. Russia interfered in the 2016 elections.
Who’s going to derail the U.S. presidential election? The culprit may be close to home
Concerns over who could derail the November 2020 elections have focused on external threats. However, there is the possibility the culprit is close to home.
The Cybersecurity 202: These are the top things officials say they need to run November’s elections
State and local election officials want more money, better and earlier planning from political leaders as they prepare for November elections
Election Meddling Drives DHS to Seek Help Tracking Social Media
The Homeland Security Department has appealed for expertise to help track and analyse social media disinformation by Russia, China, Iran, North Korea.