We've 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. Check with your state or county attorney to make sure you're able to use them. Inclusion of resources in the Exchange's library does not constitute an endorsement of the organizations that created them.
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Operations
Systems Check: A Guide to Testing Election Technology
The Elections Group
This resource treats testing as a whole-system problem rather than a specific piece of equipment. The guide walks through how to map every system in ... Read more
Operations
De-Escalation Training Materials
The Elections Group
This resource provides election officials with practical guidance on using de-escalation techniques to help defuse potentially volatile situations in the workplace. It highlights several key ... Read more
Cybersecurity, Operations
Election Official Risk Management Series: Integrating New Services
Center for Tech and Civic Life
Partnership for Large Election Jurisdictions
The Elections Group
This guide provides election officials with a framework for evaluating and implementing new technologies or services through the lens of risk management and systems integration. ... Read more
Cybersecurity
How Election Officials Can Identify, Prepare for, and Respond to AI Threats
Brennan Center for Justice
Institute for the Future
The Elections Group
This guide assists election officials in managing risks associated with artificial intelligence. Derived from a tabletop exercise in Arizona, the resource outlines several preparation steps, ... Read more
Cybersecurity
Pay-For Cybersecurity Services for Election Officials
Center for Tech and Civic Life
Partnership for Large Election Jurisdictions
The Elections Group
This guide aims to address the challenges posed by evolving election security needs amid reduced federal support. It describes and prioritizes essential election cybersecurity services ... Read more
Cybersecurity
Leading Cybersecurity Conversations with Your County Team
Center for Tech and Civic Life
Partnership for Large Election Jurisdictions
The Elections Group
This guide is designed to help election officials lead productive, informed cybersecurity conversations with county stakeholders. It breaks the discussion into clear phases—Preparation, Execution, and ... Read more
Cybersecurity, Operations, Physical Security
Election Security Planner Cybersecurity Tool
Center for Tech and Civic Life
Partnership for Large Election Jurisdictions
Protect Democracy
The Elections Group
The Election Security Planner is an interactive online assessment that guides election officials and their IT teams through a series of questions about their cybersecurity ... Read more
Cybersecurity
How Election Officials Can Mitigate AI Threats
Brennan Center for Justice
The Elections Group
This one-page checklist outlines practical steps election officials can take to mitigate risks associated with artificial intelligence, such as deepfakes, impersonation, and misinformation, in the ... Read more
Physical Security
Ready-to-Print De-Escalation Posters
The Elections Group
This resource consists of several posters designed to help stabilize tense situations through de-escalation. It outlines five key purposeful actions: Remain Calm, Change the Setting, ... Read more
Physical Security
The Elections Group
“Cool, Calm and Counting” is a pocket-sized guide that provides election workers with practical techniques to de-escalate tense or emotionally charged situations at voting sites. ... Read more