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Beyond Threats
In three recent incidents, malicious actors moved beyond threatening words and intimidation directed at election administration to commit destructive and violent acts. These acts remind ... Read more
Week E-34: Ensuring a Safe & Secure Polling Place
Creating a safe environment at polling places starts now, with developing guidance, planning polling place setups, and identifying any resources you need. The suggestions below ... Read more
Advisory: Phishing and Account Takeover on Encrypted Messaging Platforms
Intelligence agencies and platform providers have issued urgent warnings regarding a global cyber campaign aimed at hijacking accounts on encrypted messaging services. This activity primarily targets government officials, ... Read more
Newsletter: Issue 5
In this edition of the Election Security Exchange newsletter: analysis of widespread bomb threat hoaxes targeting polling places during the November 2025 election and what ... Read more
Advisory: Iran Conflict Raises Risk for Election Infrastructure
These steps are recommended by CISA, the FBI, the NSA, and the Election Security Exchange to help election offices improve their security posture.
Newsletter: Issue 4
In this edition of the Election Security Exchange newsletter: a series of doxxing and swatting incidents targeting Indiana lawmakers that underscore the growing personal security ... Read more
Beyond the Template: When Incident Response Meets Reality
We’ve all heard it: “It’s not if an incident happens, but when.” Effective incident response is more than a binder on a shelf or a ... Read more
Looking at the Election Security Landscape in 2026
On a day-to-day basis election officials are encountering persistent physical threats, growing pressure around access to election systems, and the strain placed on small teams ... Read more
Newsletter: Issue 3
In this edition of the Election Security Exchange newsletter: a suspicious white powder mailing that highlights the ongoing physical threats facing election offices, two practical ... Read more
Newsletter: Issue 2
In this edition of the Election Security Exchange newsletter: an AI-orchestrated cyberattack that signals faster, automated threats to election offices, a hands-on Election Security Planner ... 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.