Class Central is learner-supported. When you buy through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.

YouTube

The Full Stack Problem of Election Security

USENIX Enigma Conference via YouTube

Overview

Explore a comprehensive analysis of election security challenges in this 20-minute conference talk from USENIX Enigma 2021. Delve into the multifaceted "full stack" approach to safeguarding electoral processes, covering vulnerabilities in voter registration databases, ballot casting technologies, and result reporting systems. Examine the impact of foreign interference, including hack-and-leak operations and disinformation campaigns, on recent elections. Learn about the collaborative efforts of security researchers, election officials, policymakers, and social scientists in building resilience across election technologies. Discover the importance of addressing both technical and human factors in preserving electoral integrity, from implementing paper ballots and risk-limiting audits to enhancing public confidence. Gain insights into campaign security, the risks of internet voting, and the role of public research in strengthening democratic institutions against nation-state adversaries.

Syllabus

Introduction
The Full Stack
Election Infrastructure
Voting Process
Internet Voting
Election Support Systems
Voter Registration Database
Election Night Reporting
Campaigns
Phishing
Campaign Security
Public Confidence
Technical Security Measures
Past successes
Public research

Taught by

USENIX Enigma Conference

Reviews

Start your review of The Full Stack Problem of Election Security

Never Stop Learning.

Get personalized course recommendations, track subjects and courses with reminders, and more.

Someone learning on their laptop while sitting on the floor.