Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency clarified its role in election. It says it will act as Election Security Liaison Ahead of 2020.
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.
CISA outlines its role in helping states with election security
Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency is making clear its role in elections. It says it helps states with election security.
How to protect democracy from cyber attacks
A new report explores how leading authoritarian regimes have exploited democratic norms and transformed the market for information into a dangerous tool.
CISA leans into facilitator role in election security plan
Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has developed a new election security plan. But the agency has often played a facilitator role.
Facebook clashes with election officials behind the scenes over policies
State election officials in at least five states have recently clashed with Facebook over issues ranging from policy to misinformation.
Despite security concerns, online voting is happening in 2020
The vulnerabilities around the Voatz app used for voting made rounds early this month. Despte its withdrawal, other apps are still being used for voting.
DoD has enduring role in election defense
The Defense Department has outlined its role in election security. It is a key player in the whole-of-government partnership with other election watchdogs.
CISA and states tell Senate more cybersecurity resources needed
State tech agencies told U.S. Senate Tuesday more assistance and expertise in protecting election infrastructure is needed.
DHS election security plan released
The plan follows a Government Accountability Office report that said the agency would struggle to execute a nationwide strategy without a finalized agenda.
Senate GOP blocks three election security bills
Under the Senate’s rules, any one senator can ask for unanimous consent to pass a bill, but any one senator can object and block their requests.