The Full Stack Problem of Election Security

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.