This week on Feds At the Edge, sit down with an industry expert and state election officials from Pennsylvania, Florida, and Georgia to focus on election security challenges and solutions.   

Challenges: 

>> Traditional threats like disinformation and denial-of-service (DoS) attacks continue to be significant. There is also a growing concern about the physical threats faced by election officials, leading to high turnover rates. In Pennsylvania, 2/3 of officials have left their positions, resulting in an influx of new, less experienced staff. 

Solutions: 

>> Tabletop exercises are an easy and cost-effective method to prepare for potential issues. They are able to clarify procedures for responding to unexpected attacks and who to contact. The Help America Vote Act offers funding to improve election security, and testing systems while maintaining cybersecurity is essential. Resources from NIST and CIST provide valuable, targeted guidance to support election officials.  

Tune in on your favorite podcasting platform as our experts discuss the importance of practical training, funding, and cybersecurity in securing elections.  

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