Tag: Security
Security
Running Secure Elections with Confidence: Ensuring Physical Safety for Election Personnel
So much focus in the past several years has been on security in elections. The potential of cybersecurity attacks shutting down sectors of government helped to stimulate the elections community […]
Jun 25, 2024
Security
Election Security: Standing up to Intimidation, Preventing Overt Attacks
We have seen, and fear we will see again, overt security events: intentional efforts and opportunistic attempts to use an intimidating presence, lodged threats and even violence to influence and […]
Jun 25, 2024
Security
Security Awareness: An Introductory Guide for Temporary Election Workers
Election workers supporting voting activity will need at least a basic level of security awareness training, both in the physical security and the cybersecurity domains. Depending on the jurisdiction, election […]
Jun 24, 2024
Election Management
How to Respond to Potential Toxic Exposure
Election officials are not expected to know what type of hazardous material they may be encountering; however, they should be trained on and regularly exercise response procedures. Display this poster […]
Jun 4, 2024
Election Management
Chain of Custody
Ballot security goes beyond locks and cameras. Election officials must be able to prove they were in control of ballots and voting equipment at all times. Strong chain of custody […]
May 30, 2024
Security
How Election Officials Can Identify, Prepare for, and Respond to AI Threats
This guide covers numerous scenarios involving artificial intelligence, including fake images, video, and audio. Access the full resource here.
May 9, 2024
Polling Places and Poll Workers
Polling Place Pocket Contact Card
Election workers need quick access to several important contacts on Election Day. These include your office, in the case of an administrative issue, and public safety officials, in the event […]
Apr 12, 2024
Communications
De-Escalation Posters and Pocket Guides
These guides and posters remind poll workers and elections staff of techniques to assist with de-escalating tense situations.
Apr 10, 2024
Security
Avoiding F(AI)kes: Practices for Verifying Communications With People You Trust
It’s late on election night. Your phone rings. The caller ID shows an internal office extension. The voice is familiar; it’s your boss. “I know you went home, but the […]
Apr 2, 2024
Operations
Operational TTX Guides
A Tabletop Exercise (TTX) is an activity designed to simulate real-life situations in order to test the responses of a particular organization or team in an informal, low-risk environment. TTXs […]
Mar 15, 2024