Cybersecurity and U.S. Campaigns and Elections
Department of Homeland Security Report on Election Security
Elections play a vital role in a free and fair society and are a cornerstone of American democracy. We recognize the fundamental link between the trust in election infrastructure and the confidence the American public places in basic democratic function. A secure and resilient electoral process is a vital national interest and one of our highest priorities at the [U.S.] Department of Homeland Security [DHS]. What Is Election Infrastructure? Election infrastructure includes but is not limited to: Voter registration databases and associated IT [information technology] systems IT infrastructure and systems used to manage elections (such as the counting, auditing, and…
