Cybersecurity in Elections

The security of U.S. elections has significantly improved since the Russian interference in 2016. Critical election infrastructure is now designated as essential, with the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) leading efforts to enhance protection. Election officials at state and local levels, who manage the elections, have implemented multiple layers of safeguards, such as pre-election testing, cybersecurity protocols, and post-election audits. Crucially, over 97% of voters will be casting ballots in jurisdictions that utilize a verifiable paper record, contributing to the integrity and reliability of the voting process.