RESOURCES
SECURE ELECTION TECHNOLOGY MEANS HIGH-INTEGRITY ELECTIONS
Secure election technology protects the integrity of every step in the electoral process, from voter registration to results reporting, and helps build trust and confidence in democratic outcomes. Securing these systems requires a comprehensive approach involving a range of technologies, practices, and safeguards.
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Below are resources we think voters, providers, and election partners would find valuable.
ACET Resources
Election Technology Access Risk Resource Sheet
When election officials face external pressure to grant system access or suspect an insider threat, they need clear protocols and actionable steps. This guide outlines practical measures to help you respond confidently, safeguard election technology, and identify key questions to raise with your jurisdictional attorney. Our Executive Director, Sara Cutter, recently presented this information during an Election Security Exchange webinar. Full sheet here.
50-State Election Technology Protections
This searchable survey, produced by the American Council of Election Technology (ACET), examines statutory protections against tampering with seven categories of election technology across all 50 states. The seven categories are as follows:
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Ballot Marking Devices (BMDs)
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Direct Recording Electronic (DREs) voting machines
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Electronic Ballot Delivery (EBD) systems
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Election Night Reporting (ENR) systems
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Electronic Pollbooks (EPBs)
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Tabulators
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Voter Registration (VR) systems
Voluntary Voting System Guidelines (VVSG 2.0)
The Voluntary Voting System Guidelines (VVSG) 2.0 represent the most comprehensive update to federal voting system standards in over a decade. Developed and adopted by the U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC) in 2021, VVSG 2.0 includes high-level principles and guidelines coupled with technical requirements emphasizing usability, accessibility, security, and interoperability.