Ethical Researchers & Penetration Testing: - Ensuring Confi dence in the Voting System

1 www.cisa.gov/resources-tools/resources/stop-disinformation-products 2 Voting Technology Systems and Security Election Offi cials are expected by the voting public to guarantee both the security and accuracy of voting technology systems today. [...] The spread of MDM and the increasing sophistication of hacking techniques have made it essential for Election Offi cials to have confi dence in their voting solutions and trust in the manufacturers that make the voting technology they utilize on Election Day. [...] The integration of systemic penetration testing delivers advantages for voting systems – allowing for the identifi cation and remediation of vulnerabilities, reinforcing systems against various threats, and bolstering security and resilience. [...] The participation of ethical researchers and the transparent testing environment of ESRF aims to identify potential vulnerabilities for resolution and to enhance the overall security of voting technologies. [...] 6 www.it-isac.org 7 www.mitre.org 4 Cross-Industry Efforts and Disclosures The integration of systemic penetration testing delivers advantages for voting systems – allowing for the identifi cation and remediation of vulnerabilities, reinforcing systems against various threats, and bolstering security and resilience.