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Engaging Policymakers at the State Level

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Explore a comprehensive panel discussion on engaging policymakers in election security at the state level. Delve into the complexities of modern election systems, examining historical context, current challenges, and future considerations. Learn about critical infrastructure, state cybersecurity programs, and the impact of new governors on election policies. Analyze various threats to election integrity, including misinformation, disruption, and interference from foreign actors, organized criminal groups, and political activists. Discover the importance of vulnerability disclosure policies, workforce shortages, and the role of election vendors. Gain insights into thinking like an adversary, understanding WASP (Web Application Security Project), and election day activities. Equip yourself with knowledge to contribute effectively to discussions on improving election security and policy engagement at the state level.

Syllabus

Introduction
Maurice Turner
Election Day 100 Years Ago
How an Election Works
How Complex is the Election System
The 2000 Election
The Current State
Critical Infrastructure
State Cyber Security
State Cybersecurity Program
New Governors
Participation
Misinformation
Disruption
Changing votes
Interference in elections
Foreign actors
Organized criminal groups
Political activists
Unintentional disrupter
Missing the big picture
Mirai botnet
Workforce Shortage
Vulnerability Disclosure Policy
California Government Advisory Council
Survey
Think like an adversary
What is WASP
Election Day Activities
Election Night Activities
SelfHosted Website
Next Steps
Election Vendors
Logan Lamb
Humility

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