Explore the critical issue of election hacking and prepare for potential Russian interference in the 2020 U.S. elections in this 38-minute conference talk from BSides Tampa 2019. Delve into the history of cyber attacks on electoral systems, examining vulnerabilities in registration sites, voting machines, and vote-counting processes. Learn about specific voting systems like DES200 and Express Vote, and understand the concept of security through obscurity. Discover the importance of risk-limiting audits and threat mitigation strategies. Gain insights into Florida's experiences with election hacking and discuss potential Chinese involvement. Conclude with a Q&A session to address audience concerns and deepen understanding of this crucial topic in modern democracy.
Overview
Syllabus
Introduction
Election Hacking
History of Cyber Attacks
Registration sites
Webapp contesting
Voting machines provisioned
Security through obscurity
Voting systems
DES200
What are they called
Princeton
Poll Workers
Express Vote
Counting votes
Risk Limiting Audit
Threat Vector
Florida Hacking
Threat Mitigation for Reporting
Wrapping Up
Question Time
Where is the Chinese
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