Explore the critical aspects of US election security in this 39-minute conference talk from BSides Cleveland 2019. Gain insights into network security strengths and issues, physical security measures, election workforce challenges, vendor risk management, and voter psychological operations. Learn about actionable steps to address vulnerabilities and strengthen the integrity of the electoral process. Examine the reality of election hacking threats and discover practical strategies to safeguard democratic institutions.

Syllabus

Reality Check
NETWORK SECURITY STRENGTHS
NETWORK SECURITY ISSUES
NETWORK SECURITY ACTION
PHYSICAL SECURITY STRENGTHS
PHYSICAL SECURITY ACTION
ELECTION WORKFORCE STRENGTHS
ELECTION WORKFORCE ISSUES
ELECTION WORKFORCE ACTION
VENDOR RISK MANAGEMENT STRENGTHS
VENDOR RISK MANAGEMENT ISSUES
VENDOR RISK MANAGEMENT ACTION
VOTER PSYOPS STRENGTHS