Opinion: Need Better Election Security? The Feds Can Help. | Derek Bowens and Scott McDonell/Governing
Two local election officials from different parts of the United States emphasize the importance of accessing federal election security resources as they prepare for the 2024 presidential election. They mention that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) designated election infrastructure as critical infrastructure in 2017, allowing DHS’ Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) to offer free services and resources to improve election resiliency against cyber and physical threats. These resources include physical security assessments and recommendations. The officials highlight the need for these resources as election officials face security concerns, including threats and incidents. They stress that accessing federal resources can help improve the security of election buildings and support safer and more secure elections. Read Article