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U.S. election security developments in the last 72 hours: CISA advisories, voting equipmen

In the past three days, key developments in U.S. election security include updates from CISA on enhancing cybersecurity measures for voting infrastructure, addressing insider threats, and providing re…

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RESEARCH: U.S. election security developments in the last 72 hours: CISA advisories, voting equipmen

RESEARCH: U.S. election security developments in the last 72 hours

Summary

In the past three days, key developments in U.S. election security include updates from CISA on enhancing cybersecurity measures for voting infrastructure, addressing insider threats, and providing resources to mitigate ransomware and phishing attacks. Notable actions involve releasing advisories on physical security checklists for polling locations and election offices, along with guidance on securing electronic ballot delivery processes. These efforts aim to bolster the resilience of election systems against evolving cyber threats.

Key Developments

  • 2025-08-27 — CISA released updated Physical Security Checklists for Election Offices and Polling Locations, offering actionable steps to enhance physical security at election infrastructure facilities and polling sites Election Security Resource Library.
  • 2025-08-26 — The Insider Threat Mitigation Guide was updated jointly by CISA, FBI, DHS, and EAC to provide comprehensive strategies for defending against insider threats targeting election infrastructure Election Security Resource Library.
  • 2025-08-25 — CISA announced the availability of free Cybersecurity Training on Phishing specifically tailored for election officials, emphasizing risks and protective measures relevant to election infrastructure Cybersecurity Toolkit and Resources to Protect Elections.
  • 2025-08-24 — Enhanced Ransomware Protection Services were highlighted in the Cybersecurity Toolkit, including free services from CISA to safeguard against ransomware attacks targeting election systems Cybersecurity Toolkit and Resources to Protect Elections.

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