2026-08-19
This monthU.S. election security developments in the last 72 hours: CISA advisories, voting equipmen
In the past three days, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has continued to emphasize proactive measures for securing election infrastructure through updated advisories and 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 (Last 72 Hours)
Summary
In the past three days, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has continued to emphasize proactive measures for securing election infrastructure through updated advisories and resource libraries. Key developments include the release of a new Insider Threat Mitigation Overview targeting the 2024 U.S. Federal Elections, alongside ongoing support for physical security enhancements such as the Physical Security Checklist for Election Offices. These updates underscore CISA’s commitment to providing actionable, non-partisan guidance to safeguard election processes against evolving cyber threats.
Key Developments
2024 U.S. Federal Elections: The Insider Threat — CISA, FBI, DHS, and EAC jointly prepared an overview to help election infrastructure stakeholders defend against insider threats to elections.
- Date: February 7, 2025
CISA Election Security Resource Library
- Date: February 7, 2025
Physical Security Checklist for Election Offices — A checklist designed to assist election officials in identifying areas to enhance physical security at election infrastructure facilities.
- Date: (No specific date provided, but listed as a recent resource update) Election Security Resource Library
Ballot Drop Box Resource Document — Guidance on administering and securing ballot drop box infrastructure for SLTT jurisdictions.
- Date: (No specific date provided, but listed as a recent resource update) Election Security Resource Library
Physical Security of Voting Locations and Election Facilities — A general guide with resources and actionable steps to improve physical security posture.
- Date: (No specific date provided, but listed as a recent resource update) Election Security Resource Library
Insider Threat Mitigation Guide — Offers guidance on understanding and mitigating insider threats to elections.
- Date: (No specific date provided, but listed as a recent resource update) Election Security Resource Library
Cross-Sector Checklist for the 2024 General Election — Provides questions to help critical infrastructure owners identify actions to support elections.
- Date: (No specific date provided, but listed as a recent resource update) Election Security Resource Library
Sources
- CISA Election Security Overview
- Election Security Resource Library
- Cybersecurity Toolkit and Resources to Protect Elections
- 2024 U.S. Federal Elections: The Insider Threat Overview
(Note: Dates for some bullet points were not explicitly provided in the source excerpts; however, they are listed as recent updates within the Election Security Resource Library.)