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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Physical Security
First Things First: Physical Security Fast Wins
The Election Security Exchange
This quick-start guide outlines five low-cost, high-impact physical security actions election offices can implement immediately. Designed for local officials and small teams, it focuses on ... Read more
Cybersecurity
Phishing Threats: Essentials for Safeguarding Election Infrastructure
The Election Security Exchange
This guide explains why election officials are frequent targets of phishing and outlines common tactics used to exploit email, text messages, phone calls and QR ... Read more
Cybersecurity, Operations
It Starts with a Team: Building Your Election Security Working Group
The Election Security Exchange
This practical guide outlines how election officials can build and sustain an effective Election Security Working Group by convening trusted partners across cyber, physical, and ... Read more
Cybersecurity
First Things First: Cybersecurity Fast Wins for Election Offices
The Election Security Exchange
This quick-start guide outlines five low-cost, high-impact cybersecurity practices election offices can adopt right away. Designed for local officials and small teams, it focuses on ... Read more
Operations
Mail Voting is Safe and Secure
Bipartisan Policy Center
This report provides an overview of the security, history, and procedural integrity of mail-in voting in the United States. It highlights that mail voting (or ... Read more
Cybersecurity
PSA: Malicious Cyber Activity Against Election Infrastructure Unlikely to Disrupt or Prevent Voting
Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
This public service announcement conveys the joint assessment from the FBI and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) that attempts by malicious cyber actors ... Read more
Cybersecurity, Operations
Policy Templates (State of New Jersey)
New Jersey Cybersecurity & Communications Integration Cell
This resource serves as a centralized repository of cybersecurity policy templates to help organizations establish robust governance and compliance frameworks. Aligned with the Center for ... Read more
Cybersecurity
Election Cyber Incident Communications Plan
Belfer Center
This is a communications guide for cybersecurity incidents with a particular focus on state planning. Its approach integrates communications with a state cyber incident team ... Read more
Cybersecurity, Operations, Physical Security
Boulder County Clerk’s Briefing on Election Security
A briefing paper detailing the 2020 election security plan of the Boulder County (CO) Clerk’s Office. It describes policies and procedures that ensure election integrity ... Read more
Cybersecurity
Election Security Assessment (ESA) Self-Assessment Tool
Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC)
The Election Security Assessment tool is an online self-assessment designed to help state and local election officials systematically evaluate their election security posture across cybersecurity, ... Read more