Overview

• The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has launched a new program to enhance election security across state and local levels, aiming to ensure the safety and accuracy of this year's presidential elections.
• The program introduces 10 new hires with extensive election experience, who will join existing staff in conducting cyber and physical security reviews for election offices upon request.
• Recent security challenges include potential cyberattacks by foreign governments, criminal ransomware attacks, AI-generated robocalls, and a cyberattack in Fulton County, Georgia.
• CISA has also unveiled a webpage offering election security resources, including guides on multi-factor authentication and physical security assessments for election infrastructure.
• State and local election officials have welcomed the additional support from CISA, emphasizing the importance of partnership in strengthening cybersecurity infrastructure against bad faith actors.