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West Virginia’s top election official on trust, social media and secure elections

GCN

Ahead of what promises to be a hectic election season, Secretary of State Mac Warner spent part of his last National Association of Secretaries of State Winter Conference touching on conspiracy theories, among other topics.

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How Does the Federal Government Keep Elections Secure?

FedTech Magazine

The security of the electoral process has become a paramount concern for cybersecurity experts in recent years. From foreign meddling to disinformation campaigns, election officials and their cyber teams have security top of mind.

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Feds push local election officials to boost security ahead of 2024

GCN

Local election officials are encouraged to beef up their cybersecurity practices to safeguard their voting systems against potential threats heading into the 2024 presidential race.

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Arctic Wolf CISO Outlines Election Security Measures

State Tech Magazine

With election security a top concern, Arctic Wolf commissioned the Center for Digital Government to survey over 130 state and local government leaders about their perceived state of readiness. StateTech talked to Arctic Wolf CISO Adam Marrè about the survey findings and how election officials and IT leaders can safeguard the vote.

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Election Security: 2020 and Beyond with FedInsider

CarahCast

Election officials throughout the country, armed with cyber-trooper support from Washington, went on the offensive this year and staved off significant cyber penetration of the election process.

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Security, stability, and speed: Strategy essentials for your mission

AWS Public Sector Blog

The organizations responsible for those missions need technologies and solutions that solve challenges rapidly and securely. We work in a world where speed and security are paramount. Make security a priority in all stages of your transformation. There is a misconception that on-premise is more secure.

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Navigating the Tradeoffs of Good Cause Eviction

The Stoop (NYU Furman Center)

While some elected officials expressed some support of “good cause” in principle, the absence of a concrete proposal left the debate unresolved. Now, the issue is once again on the negotiating table in 2024. The paper also suggests a variety of additional policies that could promote housing stability.