As threats grow, funds for election security see a squeeze
WEB2 days ago · From a high of $425 million in the 2020 fiscal year, nationwide funding for election security under HAVA fell to $55 million in the spending bill for this fiscal year passed by Congress and signed ...
As threats grow, funds for election security see a squeeze - MSN
WEBThe Election Assistance Commission, which administers the grants, reported in June that at the end of last fiscal year states were sitting on more than $400 million in HAVA election-security ...
More Than 700 Current and Former National Security Officials …
WEB1 day ago · Sept. 22, 2024. More than 700 current and former national security leaders, as well as former military officials, endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris in a letter released on Sunday, arguing that ...
From panic buttons to bulletproof glass, U.S. election officials are ...
WEB6 days ago · Across the country, local election directors are beefing up their security in advance of Election Day on Nov. 5 to keep their workers and polling places safe while also ensuring that ballots and ...
Election security threats in the US are growing. Federal funding to ...
WEBFeb 21, 2024 · Election officials face a long list of challenges this year, including potential cyberattacks waged by foreign governments, criminal ransomware gangs attacking computer systems and the persistence of election misinformation that has led to harassment of election officials and undermined public confidence.
Alejandro Mayorkas responds to 2024 election threats: Exclusive - USA TODAY
WEBMay 8, 2024 · WASHINGTON – The Department of Homeland Security is preparing for a potentially unprecedented array of election threats, including meddling by foreign governments, bomb threats, intimidation at...
Multiple threats to election systems prompt US ... - Associated Press News
WEBFeb 8, 2024 · WASHINGTON (AP) — The nation’s cybersecurity agency on Thursday launched a program aimed at boosting election security in the states, shoring up support for local offices and hoping to provide reassurance to voters that this year’s presidential elections will be safe and accurate.
Head of US cybersecurity agency sees progress on election security ...
WEBJul 25, 2023 · The head of the nation’s cybersecurity agency says efforts to protect the nation’s election systems have grown exponentially since the 2016 presidential election, but more is needed to defend the integrity and resiliency of the election process ahead of …
#Protect2024 - CISA
WEBRead CISA's latest Election Security news to learn more about efforts to protect the 2024 elections.
CISA Releases Election Security Focused Checklists for Both ...
WEBSep 9, 2024 · These checklists provide a series of questions to guide preparation for potential cyber and physical security incidents that may impact election infrastructure. They help election officials identify areas to potentially enhance physical security, operational resilience, and cybersecurity at election infrastructure facilities and take …