We have curated this library of nonpartisan resources and materials to support election security in any jurisdiction. These resources and materials are provided for educational and informational purposes. You should check with your state or county attorney to make sure you are able to use them. Inclusion of resources in ESX's library does not constitute an endorsement of the organizations that created them.
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Cybersecurity, Operations
No Downtime in Elections: A Guide to Mitigating Risks of Denial-of-Service
Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA)
This guide provides proactive steps for election officials and technology providers to reduce the likelihood and impact of denial-of-service (DoS) incidents. It addresses both malicious ... Read more
Physical Security
Physical Security of Voting Locations and Election Facilities
Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA)
This guide provides a framework for state and local election officials to enhance the physical security of election facilities and voting locations. It is structured ... Read more
Cybersecurity
Mitigating Impacts of Doxing on Critical Infrastructure
Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA)
This guide defines doxing as the practice of gathering and publishing an individual’s personally identifiable information (PII) or an organization’s sensitive information for malicious purposes. ... Read more
Cybersecurity
Actions to Counter Email-Based Attacks on Election-Related Entities
Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA)
This archived guide details the threat of email-based attacks, such as phishing and credential-based attacks (password spraying, brute-force, credential stuffing), targeting election-related organizations. View Resource
Physical Security
Ballot Drop Box Security Best Practices for Incendiary Devices
Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA)
This guide was published in October 2024 in response to multiple incidents involving incendiary devices attached to ballot drop boxes. It provides immediate-term security considerations ... Read more
Cybersecurity, Operations, Physical Security
Supply Chain Risks to Election Infrastructure
Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA)
This guide provides key considerations and recommendations for election jurisdictions and system providers to mitigate supply chain risks. It breaks down risks into four main ... Read more
Operations, Physical Security
Personal Security Consideration Action Guide: Critical Infrastructure Workers
Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA)
This guide provides actionable recommendations and resources to help critical infrastructure workers assess their personal security posture and mitigate threats both on and off the ... Read more
Cybersecurity
Incident Response Plan (IRP) Basics
Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA)
This document provides a basic overview of what an Incident Response Plan (IRP) is and how an organization can prepare for, act during, and recover ... Read more
Physical Security
Physical Security Checklist for Polling Locations: User Guide
Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA)
This user guide explains the purpose and use of the ‘Physical Security Checklist for Polling Locations.’ It’s designed to help election personnel, even those without ... Read more
Physical Security
Physical Security Checklist for Polling Locations
Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA)
This checklist is a tool to help election officials and workers quickly review existing security practices and take steps to enhance the physical security and ... Read more