Elections Infrastructure Information Sharing & Analysis Center

The EI-ISAC® is a community of dedicated election officials and cybersecurity professionals working side-by-side to ensure the integrity of elections among U.S. State, Local, Tribal, and Territorial (SLTT) governments.

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Who we serve

We are a trusted cybersecurity partner for election offices and associations, providing EI-ISAC membership to these organizations at no cost. Election vendors who support an EI-ISAC member may also be eligible to join as a supporting member.

What we offer

The EI-ISAC works closely with election officials and security and technology personnel to provide the highest standards of election security, including incident response and remediation through our team of cyber experts. Our 24x7x365 Security Operations Center (SOC) monitors, analyzes, and responds to cyber incidents targeting election offices and government entities. We develop and share best practices for securing election infrastructure, incorporating security into election technology procurements, and helping manage election supply chain risks.

How we do business

  • We cultivate a collaborative environment in which members and the EI-ISAC can securely exchange information and security best practices.
  • We strengthen cybersecurity awareness among our members to build resilience and defenses as election-specific and other threats continue to evolve.
  • We offer no-cost tools, trainings, and other services to bolster security defenses.
  • We provide quick and effective remediation and response when incidents arise to ensure as little impact on election operations as possible.
  • We strive for excellence in our efforts to develop industry-leading, cost-effective cybersecurity resources for election-related entities.

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Joining is easy, the EI-ISAC Membership is available at no cost and is open to all U.S. SLTT election offices.

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EI-ISAC Overview

Who we serve

We are a trusted cybersecurity partner for election offices and associations, providing EI-ISAC membership to these organizations at no cost. Election vendors who support an EI-ISAC member may also be eligible to join as a supporting member.

What we offer

The EI-ISAC works closely with election officials and security and technology personnel to provide the highest standards of election security, including incident response and remediation through our team of cyber experts. Our 24x7x365 Security Operations Center (SOC) monitors, analyzes, and responds to cyber incidents targeting election offices and government entities. We develop and share best practices for securing election infrastructure, incorporating security into election technology procurements, and helping manage election supply chain risks.

How we do business

  • We cultivate a collaborative environment in which members and the EI-ISAC can securely exchange information and security best practices.
  • We strengthen cybersecurity awareness among our members to build resilience and defenses as election-specific and other threats continue to evolve.
  • We offer no-cost tools, trainings, and other services to bolster security defenses.
  • We provide quick and effective remediation and response when incidents arise to ensure as little impact on election operations as possible.
  • We strive for excellence in our efforts to develop industry-leading, cost-effective cybersecurity resources for election-related entities.

Not a member yet?

Joining is easy, the EI-ISAC Membership is available at no cost and is open to all U.S. SLTT election offices.

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Membership Benefits
  • 24x7x365 Security Operations Center (SOC) offering threat intelligence, detection, and response assistance
  • Election-specific threat reports
  • Discounted and no-cost cybersecurity tools and resources
  • Access to an annual self-assessment survey to evaluate cybersecurity maturity

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No-Cost Layered Defense for Election Security

Device-level protection and response

Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) strengthens your organization’s cybersecurity program by blocking malicious activity and stopping an attack in its tracks at the endpoint level.

Active Defense Against Malicious Domains

Malicious Domain Blocking and Reporting (MDBR) prevents IT systems from connecting to harmful web domains, helping limit infections related to known malware, ransomware, phishing, and other cyber threats


From our members

Learn how organizations and IT experts are harnessing the power of the CIS EI-ISAC Membership to start secure and stay secure.

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The EI-ISAC has made a complex topic much easier to navigate. Resources such as Cybersecurity Advisories, Cyber Alerts, Election Security Spotlights, and quarterly meetings improve election security at the state and local level by relaying information in plain language. It is imperative that election officials – from the biggest states and counties down to the smallest jurisdictions – sign up for EI-ISAC resources.”
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Joining is easy, the EI-ISAC Membership is available at no cost and is open to all U.S. SLTT election offices.

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Member Resources

Are you ready for your next election?

Election offices are responsible for taking the right steps to protect critical election infrastructure against cyber threats. Learn about the world-class security tools and services from the EI-ISAC that can help you address your toughest security challenges.

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Ensuring Security in Election Technology Procurements

The Center for Internet Security® (CIS®) developed this guide benefiting from input and feedback from state and local government, federal government, academic, and commercial stakeholders.

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Latest Cybersecurity SpotlightElection Security Spotlight – Multi-Factor Authentication
Published 03.12.2024
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Cyber Alert
Actionable and timely alerts about cybersecurity vulnerabilities that may affect elections agencies.
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EI-ISAC Mission and Charter
The mission of the EI-ISAC is to improve the overall cybersecurity posture of SLTT election offices.
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Joining is easy, the EI-ISAC Membership is available at no cost and is open to all U.S. SLTT election offices.

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Incident Response and Advisories

The EI-ISAC community is committed to keeping members informed of – and protected against – threats to democracy through election-specific threat intelligence and no-cost cybersecurity solutions. Our 24x7x365 Security Operations Center (SOC) is staffed by experts experienced in threat analysis, digital forensics, and incident response to assist your team. Additionally, we provide members with key support and best practices for securing their election-related systems.

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Incident Response Checklist

Learn how to identify, respond to, and communicate information about a breach.

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EI-ISAC Subscriptions

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CIS is home to the EI-ISAC

The EI-ISAC is federally funded by CISA and a division of the Center for Internet Security (CIS). The EI-ISAC is autonomously guided by the Executive Committee and member organizations.


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MS-ISAC

The mission of the Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center® (MS-ISAC®) is to improve the overall cybersecurity posture of SLTT government organizations through coordination, collaboration, cooperation, and increased communication.

Every U.S. election office that joins EI-ISAC automatically becomes a member of MS-ISAC.

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