Election Security Kit
Clear Resources to Help Explain How U.S. Elections Are Secured
As America's frontline cyber defense partner for U.S. election offices, the EI-ISAC has compiled an Election Security Kit with easy-to-use resources that explain how elections are protected across jurisdictions throughout the United States and educate citizens on the critical role of those who help secure those elections.
Designed for public education and outreach, the Election Security Kit helps election officials explain complex processes in simple terms — highlighting the people, practices, and protections that support secure and reliable elections.
Improving Public Understanding of Elections
Elections involve multiple steps, systems, and safeguards that can be difficult to see or understand from the outside. Providing clear, accessible information helps improve the understanding of how elections are administered, promote transparency around processes and protections, and support informed engagement with election-related topics.
The Election Security Kit includes three different posters, two of which can be customized with jurisdictional information, a social media kit, and instructions for use.
Your Local Election Officials: The Trusted Source
This resource focuses on the role of local election officials and the work they do to administer elections within their communities.
It explains that elections are run by trained professionals who live and work in the communities they serve and who carry out their responsibilities in a nonpartisan capacity. It also highlights the importance of local election offices as a reliable source for accurate, up‑to‑date information about voting, ballots, and election procedures.
Use this poster to:
- Help audiences understand who runs elections at the local level
- Encourage engagement with official local election offices
- Provide context about how elections are administered within communities
How Your Elections Are Secured
This customizable resource provides an overview of the safeguards in place nationwide throughout the election process, from voter registration through certification of results.
It describes how election security is built on multiple layers of protection, including established procedures, physical safeguards, and system controls. It outlines common practices such as voter verification, secure ballot handling, public testing of equipment, audits, and chain‑of‑custody processes.
The resource also clarifies how different systems are protected, including the distinction between administrative systems and voting systems, and explains that voting systems are not connected to the internet. Election offices can modify this resource to align with the specific processes in place in their jurisdiction.
Use this poster to:
- Provide clear explanations of how election processes are protected
- Offer transparency into security practices and procedures
- Address common questions about how election systems work
Cybersecurity Is Everyone’s Responsibility
Intended to educate permanent and temporary election workers on their role in cybersecurity, this resource highlights how everyday actions contribute to the security of election-related systems.
It outlines practical steps these individuals can take to reduce risk, such as using strong passwords, enabling multi-factor authentication, recognizing suspicious emails, and securing devices. It also underscores the importance of awareness and training for all staff involved in election operations.
Use this poster to:
- Increase cybersecurity awareness efforts
- Reinforce everyday practices that help reduce risk
- Provide simple, actionable guidance for staff
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