CISA Launches New Election Security Program Ahead of 2024 Presidential Elections
The initiative aims to bolster cybersecurity infrastructure at state and local levels, addressing growing concerns over potential cyberattacks and misinformation.
- 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.
Associated Press 
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