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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.
Despite 2016 Hack, Florida One Of Best States On Election Security
Christopher Krebs, director of the Department of Homeland Security’s cyber agency, described Florida one of the “best” states in terms of election security.
FEC To Offer Cybersecurity Services To Political Campaigns
At today’s FEC meeting, Chair Ellen Weintraub announced that the commission has issued a final advisory opinion approving the proposal of DDC.
States And Federal Government Clash Over Voting Machine Standards
State officials say security updates contained in Election Assistance Commission’s new Voluntary Voting System Guidelines 2.0 are needed.
New Campaign Promotes Risk Limiting Audits For Elections
Every election we ask ourselves, what motivates voters to participate? Could it be love of a charismatic candidate? dislike of a less-than-desirable one?
Possible More Florida Counties Than Now Known Were Hacked In 2016
Florida lawmakers were angry when they emerged from an FBI briefing that left them with unanswered questions on Russian cyberattacks in 2016.
Election Assistance Agency Pleads For More Money Ahead Of 2020
Federal agency is working with a staff and budget about half what they were 10 years ago, as lawmakers grappled with how to beef up the agency.
DHS Still Hasn’t Performed Audits To See If 2016 Votes Were Hacked
It’s almost certain that hostile foreign hackers will try to disrupt and sow confusion around the pivotal U.S. elections in 2020.
The Vote-By-Phone Tech Trend Is Scaring Security Experts
Seasoned disruptors of status quo, tech pioneers have proven persuasive in selling the idea, though National Academies of Science, warns against it.
Is West Virginia’s Planned 2020 Blockchain Vote A Risky Idea?
Military voters stationed overseas will be able to cast their votes for the 2020 presidential election via a mobile app that uses a private blockchain.