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Operational Security for Election Conferences
Election Security Exchange
Operational Security (OpSec) for election conferences is not about secrecy or limiting transparency. It is about protecting election officials, staff, vendors, and sensitive operational details ... Read more
Conference Security for Participants
Election Security Exchange
Election conferences bring together people with sensitive roles, and hostile actors know it. You do not need to be a security expert to protect yourself ... Read more
First Things First: Operational Security
Election Security Exchange
This quick-start guide outlines five practical operational security actions election offices can implement immediately. Designed for local officials and small teams, it focuses on reducing ... Read more
Information Breakdowns in Elections
Election Security Exchange
When communication falters during an election, the consequences can ripple—confusing voters, disrupting operations, and undermining trust. This guide helps election officials identify early warning signs, ... Read more
Communicating During an Election Incident
Election Security Exchange
Election incidents are inevitable, and how you communicate in those moments is critical. This guide offers practical strategies to help election officials respond quickly, coordinate ... Read more
Toolkit: Election Incident Reporting
Election Security Exchange
Access practical tools to strengthen your election security preparedness. Download example resources to learn how to identify threats, reduce risks, and respond effectively to incidents. ... Read more
How to Mitigate Doxxing
Election Security Exchange
This concise mitigation guide outlines practical steps election officials can take to reduce the likelihood and impact of doxxing. It explains how doxxing occurs, how ... Read more
Digital Footprint Self-Assessment Worksheet
Election Security Exchange
This digital footprint self-assessment worksheet provides a structured, step-by-step process for election officials to identify what personal information is publicly available about them online and ... Read more
Doxxing Incident Response Guide for Elections
Election Security Exchange
This practical incident response guide outlines clear, step-by-step actions election officials can take if they are targeted by doxxing — the public release of private ... Read more
AI in Elections: Essentials for Risk Management
Election Security Exchange
AI in Elections: Essentials for Risk Management is a practical guide for election officials adopting AI responsibly. It outlines how to create clear use policies, ... Read more
Secure elections require proactive planning and decisive response. This nonpartisan resource library focuses on election security, including the physical, operational, and cyber dimensions of election administration. Each tool reflects industry best practices and can be customized for use by any election office. Consult your state or county attorney to see if you can use them.