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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.

If you know of a publicly available trusted election security resource that is not listed, please share it with us.

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Cybersecurity

Talking to the Public About Cybersecurity

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Proactive Messages and Effective Communications in an Incident Effective public communications about cybersecurity are imperative. The public reaction to any cyber incident may be amplified ... Read more

Cybersecurity

Leading Cybersecurity Conversations with External Partners

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A Practical Guide Election infrastructure faces increasingly complex cybersecurity threats, and much of the technology and services that support it are delivered by external partners: ... Read more

Cybersecurity, Operations, Physical Security

Toolkit: Election Emergency Response Guide (State)

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This document is a comprehensive, quick-reference emergency response guide designed to support election officials in responding to a range of potential incidents. Depending on the ... Read more

Cybersecurity, Operations, Physical Security

Toolkit: Election Emergency Response Guide (Local)

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This document is a practical, field-level election emergency response guide designed to support local election officials and poll workers in managing incidents by quickly connecting ... Read more

Cybersecurity

AI in Elections: Procurement Essentials

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The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into elections represents a fundamental transformation in how organizations operate and make decisions. Unlike traditional information technology, where functions ... Read more

Cybersecurity

Election Data Integrity and Data Transfer Security 

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A Practical Framework Election data integrity ensures that critical election information, from voter records to tabulation data, remains intact and free from unauthorized modification throughout ... Read more

Operations, Physical Security

First Things First: Poll Worker Safety

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Poll workers are the backbone of the election process, and they deserve an environment that supports their safety and success. Strengthening their physical and operational ... Read more

Cybersecurity, Operations, Physical Security

Operational Security for Election Conferences

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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

Cybersecurity, Operations, Physical Security

Conference Security for Participants

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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

Cybersecurity, Operations, Physical Security

First Things First: Operational Security

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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

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