Department of Homeland Security - Election Security

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Description


The Election Security tool was created by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to help states and localities secure their elections. The tool provides information on the latest threats to elections, as well as resources and guidance on how to protect against those threats. The tool also includes a self-assessment tool that states and localities can use to evaluate their own election security practices.

More Information


https://www.dhs.gov/topics/election-security

Description


The tool, INCIDENT HANDLING OVERVIEW FOR ELECTION OFFICIALS, is a Department of Homeland Security publication that provides guidance for election officials on how to handle incidents that may occur during an election. The tool includes a description of the types of incidents that may occur, as well as guidelines on how to report and investigate incidents. The tool also includes a list of resources that election officials can use to support their incident handling efforts.

More Information


https://www.cisa.gov/sites/default/files/publications/incident_handling_elections_final_508.pdf