CINXE.COM
#Protect2024 | CISA
<!DOCTYPE html> <html lang="en" dir="ltr" prefix="og: https://ogp.me/ns#" class="no-js"> <head> <meta charset="utf-8" /> <link rel="canonical" href="https://www.cisa.gov/topics/election-security/protect2024" /> <meta property="og:site_name" content="Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency CISA" /> <meta property="og:type" content="website" /> <meta property="og:url" content="https://www.cisa.gov/topics/election-security/protect2024" /> <meta property="og:title" content="#Protect2024 | CISA" /> <meta name="Generator" content="Drupal 10 (https://www.drupal.org)" /> <meta name="MobileOptimized" content="width" /> <meta name="HandheldFriendly" content="true" /> <meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0" /> <link rel="icon" href="/profiles/cisad8_gov/themes/custom/gesso/favicon.png" type="image/png" /> <title>#Protect2024 | CISA</title> <link rel="stylesheet" media="all" href="/core/modules/system/css/components/align.module.css?snj5wy" /> <link rel="stylesheet" media="all" href="/core/modules/system/css/components/fieldgroup.module.css?snj5wy" /> <link rel="stylesheet" media="all" href="/core/modules/system/css/components/container-inline.module.css?snj5wy" /> <link rel="stylesheet" media="all" href="/core/modules/system/css/components/clearfix.module.css?snj5wy" /> <link rel="stylesheet" media="all" href="/core/modules/system/css/components/details.module.css?snj5wy" /> <link rel="stylesheet" media="all" href="/core/modules/system/css/components/hidden.module.css?snj5wy" /> <link rel="stylesheet" media="all" href="/core/modules/system/css/components/item-list.module.css?snj5wy" /> <link rel="stylesheet" media="all" href="/core/modules/system/css/components/js.module.css?snj5wy" /> <link rel="stylesheet" media="all" href="/core/modules/system/css/components/nowrap.module.css?snj5wy" /> <link rel="stylesheet" media="all" href="/core/modules/system/css/components/position-container.module.css?snj5wy" /> <link rel="stylesheet" media="all" href="/core/modules/system/css/components/reset-appearance.module.css?snj5wy" /> <link rel="stylesheet" media="all" href="/core/modules/system/css/components/resize.module.css?snj5wy" /> <link rel="stylesheet" media="all" href="/core/modules/system/css/components/system-status-counter.css?snj5wy" /> <link rel="stylesheet" media="all" href="/core/modules/system/css/components/system-status-report-counters.css?snj5wy" /> <link rel="stylesheet" media="all" href="/core/modules/system/css/components/system-status-report-general-info.css?snj5wy" /> <link rel="stylesheet" media="all" href="/core/modules/system/css/components/tablesort.module.css?snj5wy" /> <link rel="stylesheet" media="all" href="/core/misc/components/progress.module.css?snj5wy" /> <link rel="stylesheet" media="all" href="/core/misc/components/ajax-progress.module.css?snj5wy" /> <link rel="stylesheet" media="all" href="/profiles/cisad8_gov/modules/custom/toolbar_tasks/css/toolbar.css?snj5wy" /> <link rel="stylesheet" media="all" href="/modules/contrib/extlink/css/extlink.css?snj5wy" /> <link rel="stylesheet" media="all" href="/modules/contrib/ckeditor_accordion/css/accordion.frontend.css?snj5wy" /> <link rel="stylesheet" media="all" href="/modules/contrib/paragraphs/css/paragraphs.unpublished.css?snj5wy" /> <link rel="stylesheet" media="all" href="/modules/contrib/better_social_sharing_buttons/css/better_social_sharing_buttons.css?snj5wy" /> <link rel="stylesheet" media="all" href="//fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Montserrat:wght@400;500;600;700&family=Public+Sans:wght@400;500;600;700&display=swap" /> <link rel="stylesheet" media="all" href="/profiles/cisad8_gov/themes/custom/gesso/dist/css/styles.css?snj5wy" /> <script type="application/json" data-drupal-selector="drupal-settings-json">{"path":{"baseUrl":"\/","pathPrefix":"","currentPath":"node\/20468","currentPathIsAdmin":false,"isFront":false,"currentLanguage":"en"},"pluralDelimiter":"\u0003","suppressDeprecationErrors":true,"gtm":{"tagId":null,"settings":{"data_layer":"dataLayer","include_classes":false,"allowlist_classes":"","blocklist_classes":"","include_environment":false,"environment_id":"","environment_token":""},"tagIds":["GTM-53QLXSL9"]},"gtag":{"tagId":"","consentMode":false,"otherIds":[],"events":[],"additionalConfigInfo":[]},"ajaxPageState":{"libraries":"eJxdzkGOwzAIBdALufGRLGwo8YSYyOC2uf14kbaa2SAeAn0yuVNPpqWCJFuh18YpD3dtFs1PmQ5lI6yuPUEp2rFqi59uuXdtTg0DvXxubxH7OECWi4FVWSg5cORZ_nuBH3j9He6Bhz3RIotmkLd2aiNZRcrQwwEduMOx2jvvO1lGO0aWaithsNOc9pjBKLiqzOMZY5vFS2HYnZD1ka4noIGcXotFUcDbh7eC7ReTvne4","theme":"guswds","theme_token":null},"ajaxTrustedUrl":[],"data":{"extlink":{"extTarget":false,"extTargetAppendNewWindowLabel":"(opens in a new window)","extTargetNoOverride":false,"extNofollow":false,"extNoreferrer":false,"extFollowNoOverride":false,"extClass":"ext","extLabel":"(link is external)","extImgClass":false,"extSubdomains":true,"extExclude":"(.\\.gov$)|(.\\.mil$)|(.\\.mil\/)|(.\\.gov\/)","extInclude":"","extCssExclude":".c-menu--social,.c-menu--footer,.c-social-links,.c-text-cta--button,.usa-footer__contact-info","extCssInclude":"","extCssExplicit":"","extAlert":true,"extAlertText":"You are now leaving an official website of the United State Government (USG), the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA). Links to non-USG, non-DHS and non-CISA sites are provided for the visitor\u0027s convenience and do not represent an endorsement by USG, DHS or CISA of any commercial or private issues, products or services. Note that the privacy policy of the linked site may differ from that of USG, DHS and CISA.","extHideIcons":false,"mailtoClass":"mailto","telClass":"","mailtoLabel":"(link sends email)","telLabel":"(link is a phone number)","extUseFontAwesome":false,"extIconPlacement":"append","extFaLinkClasses":"fa fa-external-link","extFaMailtoClasses":"fa fa-envelope-o","extAdditionalLinkClasses":"","extAdditionalMailtoClasses":"","extAdditionalTelClasses":"","extFaTelClasses":"fa fa-phone","whitelistedDomains":[],"extExcludeNoreferrer":""}},"ckeditorAccordion":{"accordionStyle":{"collapseAll":1,"keepRowsOpen":0,"animateAccordionOpenAndClose":1,"openTabsWithHash":1}},"user":{"uid":0,"permissionsHash":"0f75d40308887aebba0d5b0d2671305b73c9431902f86e672380a6dc6ab97d07"}}</script> <script src="/core/assets/vendor/jquery/jquery.min.js?v=3.7.1"></script> <script src="/core/assets/vendor/once/once.min.js?v=1.0.1"></script> <script src="/core/misc/drupalSettingsLoader.js?v=10.3.6"></script> <script src="/core/misc/drupal.js?v=10.3.6"></script> <script src="/core/misc/drupal.init.js?v=10.3.6"></script> <script src="/core/assets/vendor/tabbable/index.umd.min.js?v=6.2.0"></script> <script src="/modules/contrib/google_tag/js/gtm.js?snj5wy"></script> <script src="/modules/contrib/google_tag/js/gtag.js?snj5wy"></script> <script src="/core/misc/progress.js?v=10.3.6"></script> <script src="/core/assets/vendor/loadjs/loadjs.min.js?v=4.3.0"></script> <script src="/core/misc/debounce.js?v=10.3.6"></script> <script src="/core/misc/announce.js?v=10.3.6"></script> <script src="/core/misc/message.js?v=10.3.6"></script> <script src="/core/misc/ajax.js?v=10.3.6"></script> <script src="/modules/contrib/google_tag/js/gtag.ajax.js?snj5wy"></script> </head> <body class="path-node not-front node-page node-page--node-type-campaign" id="top"> <div class="c-skiplinks"> <a href="#main" class="c-skiplinks__link u-visually-hidden u-focusable">Skip to main content</a> </div> <noscript><iframe src="https://www.googletagmanager.com/ns.html?id=GTM-53QLXSL9" height="0" width="0" style="display:none;visibility:hidden"></iframe></noscript> <div class="dialog-off-canvas-main-canvas" data-off-canvas-main-canvas> <div class="l-site-container"> <section class="usa-banner" aria-label="Official government website"> <div class="usa-accordion"> <header class="usa-banner__header"> <div class="usa-banner__inner"> <div class="grid-col-auto"> <img class="usa-banner__header-flag" src="/profiles/cisad8_gov/themes/custom/gesso/dist/images/us_flag_small.png" alt="U.S. flag" /> </div> <div class="grid-col-fill tablet:grid-col-auto"> <p class="usa-banner__header-text">An official website of the United States government</p> <p class="usa-banner__header-action" aria-hidden="true">Here鈥檚 how you know</p></div> <button class="usa-accordion__button usa-banner__button" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="gov-banner"> <span class="usa-banner__button-text">Here鈥檚 how you know</span> </button> </div> </header> <div class="usa-banner__content usa-accordion__content" id="gov-banner"> <div class="grid-row grid-gap-lg"> <div class="usa-banner__guidance tablet:grid-col-6"> <img class="usa-banner__icon usa-media-block__img" src="/profiles/cisad8_gov/themes/custom/gesso/dist/images/icon-dot-gov.svg" alt="Dot gov"> <div class="usa-media-block__body"> <p> <strong>Official websites use .gov</strong> <br> A <strong>.gov</strong> website belongs to an official government organization in the United States. </p> </div> </div> <div class="usa-banner__guidance tablet:grid-col-6"> <img class="usa-banner__icon usa-media-block__img" src="/profiles/cisad8_gov/themes/custom/gesso/dist/images/icon-https.svg" alt="HTTPS"> <div class="usa-media-block__body"> <p> <strong>Secure .gov websites use HTTPS</strong> <br> A <strong>lock</strong> (<span class="icon-lock"><svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" width="52" height="64" viewBox="0 0 52 64" class="usa-banner__lock-image" role="img" aria-labelledby="banner-lock-title banner-lock-description"><title id="banner-lock-title">Lock</title><desc id="banner-lock-description">A locked padlock</desc><path fill="#000000" fill-rule="evenodd" d="M26 0c10.493 0 19 8.507 19 19v9h3a4 4 0 0 1 4 4v28a4 4 0 0 1-4 4H4a4 4 0 0 1-4-4V32a4 4 0 0 1 4-4h3v-9C7 8.507 15.507 0 26 0zm0 8c-5.979 0-10.843 4.77-10.996 10.712L15 19v9h22v-9c0-6.075-4.925-11-11-11z"/></svg></span>) or <strong>https://</strong> means you鈥檝e safely connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites. </p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> <div class="c-block c-global-header-btns c-global-btns"> <div class="l-constrain l-constrain"> <div class="c-block__content"> <div id="block-globalbuttons" class="c-block c-block--provider-block-content c-block--id-block-content83069f9f-34fc-4d54-86ec-936a204f8088"> <div class="c-block__content"> <div class="c-field c-field--name-body c-field--type-text-with-summary c-field--label-hidden"> <div class="c-field__content"><p><a class="c-button c-button--basic c-button--blue" href="/resources-tools/resources/free-cybersecurity-services-and-tools" title="Free Cyber Services">Free Cyber Services</a><a class="c-button c-button--basic c-button--green60" href="/topics/election-security/election-threat-updates">Election Threat Updates</a><a class="c-button c-button--basic c-button--gray" href="/protect2024">#protect2024</a><a class="c-button c-button--basic c-button--teal" href="/node/18883">Secure Our World</a><a class="c-button c-button--campaign" href="/node/8056">Shields Up</a><a class="c-button c-button--report" href="/report">Report A Cyber Issue</a></p></div></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="usa-overlay"></div> <header class="usa-header usa-header--extended" role="banner"> <div class="usa-navbar"> <div class="l-constrain"> <div class="usa-navbar__row"> <div class="c-block c-site-header"> <div class="l-constrain"> <div class="c-block__content"> <div id="block-guswds-cisaheaderblock" class="c-block c-block--provider-block-content c-block--id-block-contentbc4e6844-86b4-4e20-b163-a73bda3d1d76"> <div class="c-block__content"> <div class="c-field c-field--name-body c-field--type-text-with-summary c-field--label-hidden"> <div class="c-field__content"><a href="/"><img src = "/sites/default/files/images/SVG/header_logo_tagline_update.svg" alt="CISA logo image. America's Cyber Defense Agency, National Coordinator for Critical Infrastructure Security and Resilience"/></a></div></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="c-block c-site-header-mobile"> <div class="l-constrain"> <div class="c-block__content"> <div id="block-guswds-cisaheaderblockmobile" class="c-block c-block--provider-block-content c-block--id-block-content283396c9-cd36-4ce3-b1e2-9b5576ab4f50"> <div class="c-block__content"> <div class="c-field c-field--name-body c-field--type-text-with-summary c-field--label-hidden"> <div class="c-field__content"><a href="/"><img src = "/sites/default/files/images/SVG/mobile_logo_wordmark.svg" alt="CISA Logo"/></a></div></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="usa-navbar__search"> <div class="usa-navbar__search-header"> <p>Search</p> </div> <div class="usa-search"> <script async src=https://cse.google.com/cse.js?cx=ffc4c79e29d5b3a8c></script> <div class="gcse-searchbox-only" data-resultsurl="/search"> </div> </div> </div> <button class="mobile-menu-button usa-menu-btn">Menu</button> </div> </div> </div> <div class="c-block c-tagline-mobile"> <div class="l-constrain"> <div class="c-block__content"> <div id="block-guswds-mobiletaglinecontainer" class="c-block c-block--provider-block-content c-block--id-block-contentc8d12e9d-7e48-4708-90c1-563609c4b566"> <div class="c-block__content"> <div class="c-field c-field--name-body c-field--type-text-with-summary c-field--label-hidden"> <div class="c-field__content"><p><center><img src = "/sites/default/files/images/SVG/header_tagline_mobile_update.svg" alt = "America's Cyber Defense Agency" /></center></div></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <nav class="usa-nav" role="navigation" aria-label="Primary navigation"> <div class="usa-nav__inner l-constrain"> <div class="usa-nav__row"> <button class="usa-nav__close">Close</button> <div class="usa-search"> <script async src=https://cse.google.com/cse.js?cx=ffc4c79e29d5b3a8c></script> <div class="gcse-searchbox-only" data-resultsurl="/search"> </div> </div> <ul class="usa-nav__primary usa-accordion"> <li class="usa-nav__primary-item topics"> <button class="usa-accordion__button usa-nav__link usa-current" aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="basic-mega-nav-section-1"> <span>Topics</span> </button> <div id="basic-mega-nav-section-1" class="usa-nav__submenu usa-megamenu" hidden=""> <div class="usa-megamenu__parent-link"> <a href="/topics">Topics</a> </div> <div class="usa-megamenu__menu-items"> <div class="usa-col"> <div class="usa-nav__submenu-item"> <a href="/topics/cybersecurity-best-practices"> <span>Cybersecurity Best Practices</span> </a> </div> </div> <div class="usa-col"> <div class="usa-nav__submenu-item"> <a href="/topics/cyber-threats-and-advisories"> <span>Cyber Threats and Advisories</span> </a> </div> </div> <div class="usa-col"> <div class="usa-nav__submenu-item"> <a href="/topics/critical-infrastructure-security-and-resilience"> <span>Critical Infrastructure Security and Resilience</span> </a> </div> </div> <div class="usa-col"> <div class="usa-nav__submenu-item"> <a href="/topics/election-security"> <span>Election Security</span> </a> </div> </div> <div class="usa-col"> <div class="usa-nav__submenu-item"> <a href="/topics/emergency-communications"> <span>Emergency Communications</span> </a> </div> </div> <div class="usa-col"> <div class="usa-nav__submenu-item"> <a href="/topics/industrial-control-systems"> <span>Industrial Control Systems</span> </a> </div> </div> <div class="usa-col"> <div class="usa-nav__submenu-item"> <a href="/topics/information-communications-technology-supply-chain-security"> <span>Information and Communications Technology Supply Chain Security</span> </a> </div> </div> <div class="usa-col"> <div class="usa-nav__submenu-item"> <a href="/topics/partnerships-and-collaboration"> <span>Partnerships and Collaboration</span> </a> </div> </div> <div class="usa-col"> <div class="usa-nav__submenu-item"> <a href="/topics/physical-security"> <span>Physical Security</span> </a> </div> </div> <div class="usa-col"> <div class="usa-nav__submenu-item"> <a href="/topics/risk-management"> <span>Risk Management</span> </a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="c-menu-feature-links"> <div class="c-menu-feature-links__title"> <a href="/audiences"> How can we help? </a> </div> <div class="c-menu-feature-links__content"><a href="/topics/government">Government</a><a href="/topics/educational-institutions">Educational Institutions</a><a href="/topics/industry">Industry</a><a href="/topics/state-local-tribal-and-territorial">State, Local, Tribal, and Territorial</a><a href="/topics/individuals-and-families">Individuals and Families</a><a href="/topics/small-and-medium-businesses">Small and Medium Businesses</a><a href="/audiences/find-help-locally">Find Help Locally</a><a href="/audiences/faith-based-community">Faith-Based Community</a><a href="/audiences/executives">Executives</a><a href="/audiences/high-risk-communities">High-Risk Communities</a></div> </div> </div> </li> <li class="usa-nav__primary-item spotlight"> <a href="/spotlight" class="usa-nav__link" > <span>Spotlight</span> </a> </li> <li class="usa-nav__primary-item resources--tools"> <button class="usa-accordion__button usa-nav__link " aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="basic-mega-nav-section-3"> <span>Resources & Tools</span> </button> <div id="basic-mega-nav-section-3" class="usa-nav__submenu usa-megamenu" hidden=""> <div class="usa-megamenu__parent-link"> <a href="/resources-tools">Resources & Tools</a> </div> <div class="usa-megamenu__menu-items"> <div class="usa-col"> <div class="usa-nav__submenu-item"> <a href="/resources-tools/all-resources-tools"> <span>All Resources & Tools</span> </a> </div> </div> <div class="usa-col"> <div class="usa-nav__submenu-item"> <a href="/resources-tools/services"> <span>Services</span> </a> </div> </div> <div class="usa-col"> <div class="usa-nav__submenu-item"> <a href="/resources-tools/programs"> <span>Programs</span> </a> </div> </div> <div class="usa-col"> <div class="usa-nav__submenu-item"> <a href="/resources-tools/resources"> <span>Resources</span> </a> </div> </div> <div class="usa-col"> <div class="usa-nav__submenu-item"> <a href="/resources-tools/training"> <span>Training</span> </a> </div> </div> <div class="usa-col"> <div class="usa-nav__submenu-item"> <a href="/resources-tools/groups"> <span>Groups</span> </a> </div> </div> </div> </div> </li> <li class="usa-nav__primary-item news--events"> <button class="usa-accordion__button usa-nav__link " aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="basic-mega-nav-section-4"> <span>News & Events</span> </button> <div id="basic-mega-nav-section-4" class="usa-nav__submenu usa-megamenu" hidden=""> <div class="usa-megamenu__parent-link"> <a href="/news-events">News & Events</a> </div> <div class="usa-megamenu__menu-items"> <div class="usa-col"> <div class="usa-nav__submenu-item"> <a href="/news-events/news"> <span>News</span> </a> </div> </div> <div class="usa-col"> <div class="usa-nav__submenu-item"> <a href="/news-events/events"> <span>Events</span> </a> </div> </div> <div class="usa-col"> <div class="usa-nav__submenu-item"> <a href="/news-events/cybersecurity-advisories"> <span>Cybersecurity Alerts & Advisories</span> </a> </div> </div> <div class="usa-col"> <div class="usa-nav__submenu-item"> <a href="/news-events/directives"> <span>Directives</span> </a> </div> </div> <div class="usa-col"> <div class="usa-nav__submenu-item"> <a href="/news-events/request-speaker"> <span>Request a CISA Speaker</span> </a> </div> </div> <div class="usa-col"> <div class="usa-nav__submenu-item"> <a href="/news-events/congressional-testimony"> <span>Congressional Testimony</span> </a> </div> </div> <div class="usa-col"> <div class="usa-nav__submenu-item"> <a href="/cisa-conferences"> <span>CISA Conferences</span> </a> </div> </div> <div class="usa-col"> <div class="usa-nav__submenu-item"> <a href="/cisa-live"> <span>CISA Live!</span> </a> </div> </div> </div> </div> </li> <li class="usa-nav__primary-item careers"> <button class="usa-accordion__button usa-nav__link " aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="basic-mega-nav-section-5"> <span>Careers</span> </button> <div id="basic-mega-nav-section-5" class="usa-nav__submenu usa-megamenu" hidden=""> <div class="usa-megamenu__parent-link"> <a href="/careers">Careers</a> </div> <div class="usa-megamenu__menu-items"> <div class="usa-col"> <div class="usa-nav__submenu-item"> <a href="/careers/benefits-perks"> <span>Benefits & Perks</span> </a> </div> </div> <div class="usa-col"> <div class="usa-nav__submenu-item"> <a href="/careers/hirevue-applicant-reasonable-accommodations-process"> <span>HireVue Applicant Reasonable Accommodations Process</span> </a> </div> </div> <div class="usa-col"> <div class="usa-nav__submenu-item"> <a href="/general-recruitment-and-hiring-faqs"> <span>Hiring</span> </a> </div> </div> <div class="usa-col"> <div class="usa-nav__submenu-item"> <a href="/careers/resume-application-tips"> <span>Resume & Application Tips</span> </a> </div> </div> <div class="usa-col"> <div class="usa-nav__submenu-item"> <a href="/students-recent-graduates-employment-opportunities"> <span>Students & Recent Graduates</span> </a> </div> </div> <div class="usa-col"> <div class="usa-nav__submenu-item"> <a href="/careers/veteran-and-military-spouse-employment-opportunities"> <span>Veteran and Military Spouses</span> </a> </div> </div> <div class="usa-col"> <div class="usa-nav__submenu-item"> <a href="/careers/work-cisa"> <span>Work @ CISA</span> </a> </div> </div> </div> </div> </li> <li class="usa-nav__primary-item about"> <button class="usa-accordion__button usa-nav__link " aria-expanded="false" aria-controls="basic-mega-nav-section-6"> <span>About</span> </button> <div id="basic-mega-nav-section-6" class="usa-nav__submenu usa-megamenu" hidden=""> <div class="usa-megamenu__parent-link"> <a href="/about">About</a> </div> <div class="usa-megamenu__menu-items"> <div class="usa-col"> <div class="usa-nav__submenu-item"> <a href="/about/culture"> <span>Culture</span> </a> </div> </div> <div class="usa-col"> <div class="usa-nav__submenu-item"> <a href="/about/divisions-offices"> <span>Divisions & Offices</span> </a> </div> </div> <div class="usa-col"> <div class="usa-nav__submenu-item"> <a href="/about/regions"> <span>Regions</span> </a> </div> </div> <div class="usa-col"> <div class="usa-nav__submenu-item"> <a href="/about/leadership"> <span>Leadership</span> </a> </div> </div> <div class="usa-col"> <div class="usa-nav__submenu-item"> <a href="/doing-business-cisa"> <span>Doing Business with CISA</span> </a> </div> </div> <div class="usa-col"> <div class="usa-nav__submenu-item"> <a href="/site-links"> <span>Site Links</span> </a> </div> </div> <div class="usa-col"> <div class="usa-nav__submenu-item"> <a href="/reporting-employee-and-contractor-misconduct"> <span>Reporting Employee and Contractor Misconduct</span> </a> </div> </div> <div class="usa-col"> <div class="usa-nav__submenu-item"> <a href="/cisa-github"> <span>CISA GitHub</span> </a> </div> </div> <div class="usa-col"> <div class="usa-nav__submenu-item"> <a href="/cisa-central"> <span>CISA Central</span> </a> </div> </div> <div class="usa-col"> <div class="usa-nav__submenu-item"> <a href="/about/2023YIR"> <span>2023 Year In Review</span> </a> </div> </div> <div class="usa-col"> <div class="usa-nav__submenu-item"> <a href="/about/contact-us"> <span>Contact Us </span> </a> </div> </div> <div class="usa-col"> <div class="usa-nav__submenu-item"> <a href="/about/contact-us/subscribe-updates-cisa"> <span>Subscribe</span> </a> </div> </div> </div> </div> </li> </ul> <div class="c-block c-global-menu-btns c-global-btns"> <div class="c-block__content"> <div id="block-globalbuttons" class="c-block c-block--provider-block-content c-block--id-block-content83069f9f-34fc-4d54-86ec-936a204f8088"> <div class="c-block__content"> <div class="c-field c-field--name-body c-field--type-text-with-summary c-field--label-hidden"> <div class="c-field__content"><p><a class="c-button c-button--basic c-button--blue" href="/resources-tools/resources/free-cybersecurity-services-and-tools" title="Free Cyber Services">Free Cyber Services</a><a class="c-button c-button--basic c-button--green60" href="/topics/election-security/election-threat-updates">Election Threat Updates</a><a class="c-button c-button--basic c-button--gray" href="/protect2024">#protect2024</a><a class="c-button c-button--basic c-button--teal" href="/node/18883">Secure Our World</a><a class="c-button c-button--campaign" href="/node/8056">Shields Up</a><a class="c-button c-button--report" href="/report">Report A Cyber Issue</a></p></div></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </nav> </header> <div class="l-breadcrumb"> <div class="l-constrain"> <div class="l-breadcrumb__row"> <nav aria-labelledby="breadcrumb-label" class="c-breadcrumb" role="navigation"> <div class="l-constrain"> <div id="breadcrumb-label" class="c-breadcrumb__title u-visually-hidden">Breadcrumb</div> <ol class="c-breadcrumb__list"> <li class="c-breadcrumb__item"> <a class="c-breadcrumb__link" href="/">Home</a> </li> <li class="c-breadcrumb__item"> <a class="c-breadcrumb__link" href="/topics">Topics</a> </li> <li class="c-breadcrumb__item"> <a class="c-breadcrumb__link" href="/topics/election-security">Election Security</a> </li> </ol> </div> </nav> <div id="block-bettersocialsharingbuttons" class="c-block c-block--social-share c-block--provider-better-social-sharing-buttons c-block--id-social-sharing-buttons-block"> <div class="c-block__content"> <div class="c-block__row"> <span>Share:</span> <div style="display: none"><link rel="preload" href="/modules/contrib/better_social_sharing_buttons/assets/dist/sprites/social-icons--no-color.svg" as="image" type="image/svg+xml" crossorigin="anonymous" /></div> <div class="social-sharing-buttons"> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https://www.cisa.gov/topics/election-security/protect2024&title=%23Protect2024" target="_blank" title="Share to Facebook" aria-label="Share to Facebook" class="social-sharing-buttons__button share-facebook" rel="noopener"> <svg width="18px" height="18px" style="border-radius:3px;"> <use href="/modules/contrib/better_social_sharing_buttons/assets/dist/sprites/social-icons--no-color.svg#facebook" /> </svg> </a> <a href="https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=%23Protect2024+https://www.cisa.gov/topics/election-security/protect2024" target="_blank" title="Share to X" aria-label="Share to X" class="social-sharing-buttons__button share-x" rel="noopener"> <svg width="18px" height="18px" style="border-radius:3px;"> <use href="/modules/contrib/better_social_sharing_buttons/assets/dist/sprites/social-icons--no-color.svg#x" /> </svg> </a> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/sharing/share-offsite/?url=https://www.cisa.gov/topics/election-security/protect2024" target="_blank" title="Share to Linkedin" aria-label="Share to Linkedin" class="social-sharing-buttons__button share-linkedin" rel="noopener"> <svg width="18px" height="18px" style="border-radius:3px;"> <use href="/modules/contrib/better_social_sharing_buttons/assets/dist/sprites/social-icons--no-color.svg#linkedin" /> </svg> </a> <a href="mailto:?subject=%23Protect2024&body=https://www.cisa.gov/topics/election-security/protect2024" title="Share to Email" aria-label="Share to Email" class="social-sharing-buttons__button share-email" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> <svg width="18px" height="18px" style="border-radius:3px;"> <use href="/modules/contrib/better_social_sharing_buttons/assets/dist/sprites/social-icons--no-color.svg#email" /> </svg> </a> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <main id="main" class="c-main" role="main" tabindex="-1"> <div class="l-content"> <div class="l-sidebar has-aside-right"> <div class="l-sidebar__header"> <div class="c-hero"> <div class="c-hero__image"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/hero_large/public/2023-12/Protect2024-Banner_Beige-Gradient_v5-updates%282%29.jpg?h=e0d9a4bb&itok=DIIFpqVm" width="1800" height="600" alt="Americana banner" /> </div> <div class="c-hero__inner"> <div class="l-constrain c-hero__constrain"> <div class="c-hero__content"> <h1 class="c-hero__title">#Protect2024 </h1> <div class="c-hero__subtitle"><p><strong>Our Mission: Help election officials and election infrastructure stakeholders protect against the cyber, physical, and operational security risks to election infrastructure during the 2024 election cycle.</strong></p></div> <div class="c-hero__decoration"></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="l-sidebar__row"> <div class="l-sidebar__main"> <div class="c-wysiwyg"> <div class="l-constrain"> <div class="c-wysiwyg__inner"> <div class="c-field c-field--name-field-full-html c-field--type-text-long c-field--label-hidden"> <div class="c-field__content"><p>For years, America鈥檚 adversaries have targeted U.S. elections as part of their efforts to undermine U.S. global standing, sow discord inside the United States, and influence U.S. voters and decision making. We expect 2024 to be no different. U.S. elections remain an attractive target for both nation-states and cyber criminals. As we move into the 2024 election cycle, CISA and our partners in the federal government are positioned to support election officials and private sector election infrastructure partners in addressing the physical, cyber, and operational security risks they face. Election officials are the frontline defenders in securing the electoral process鈥攚e are proud to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with them in this critical mission.</p></div></div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="c-image-cta c-image-cta--blue image-cta is-reversed"> <div class="l-constrain c-image-cta__inner"> <div class="c-image-cta__row"> <div class="c-image-cta__media"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/16x9_medium/public/2023-12/WEB---Resource-Library-Image-CTA-700x394px-20231218.jpg?h=abce51c1&itok=owyKFsOX" width="1280" height="720" alt="An illustration of books" /> </div> <div class="c-image-cta__content"> <div class="c-image-cta__text"> <h2 class="c-image-cta__title"> Election Security Resource Library </h2> <div class="c-image-cta__summary"><p>CISA鈥檚 election security resource library provides voluntary, no-cost informational resources designed to enhance the security and resilience of election infrastructure by helping stakeholders understand and mitigate risks to elections.</p></div> </div> <div class="c-image-cta__link"> <a href="/topics/election-security/election-security-resource-library" class="c-button c-button--on-dark"> View Resources </a> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="c-collection c-collection--four-column c-collection--geometric"> <div class="l-constrain"> <div class="c-collection__row"> <div class="c-collection__content"> <h2 class="c-collection__title"><span class="c-collection__title-wrap">First Things First</span></h2> <div class="c-collection__text"><p>Here are some simple steps that election officials can still take in 2024, that will enhance their organization鈥檚 security baseline for the 2024 election cycle.</p></div> </div> <div class="c-collection__cards"> <div class="c-card c-card--shadow c-card--stacked"> <div class="c-card__row"> <div class="c-card__image"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/16x9_small/public/2024-02/WEB-Protect2024-MFA.jpg?h=abce51c1&itok=pxQ8tJqv" width="800" height="450" alt="An illustration of MFA" /> </div> <div class="c-card__inner"> <h3 class="c-card__title"> <a href="/secure-our-world/require-multifactor-authentication"> Enable MFA! </a> </h3> <div class="c-card__body"> <p>Requiring MFA is a simple way to protect your organization and can prevent a significant number of account compromise attacks. Passwords alone are not always effective at protecting your organization鈥檚 data.</p> </div> <div class="c-card__multilingual"></div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="c-card c-card--shadow c-card--stacked"> <div class="c-card__row"> <div class="c-card__image"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/16x9_small/public/2024-02/WEB-Protect2024-Cyber-Vulnerabilities.jpg?h=abce51c1&itok=wmLbLE7P" width="800" height="450" alt="An illustration of cyber vulnerabilities" /> </div> <div class="c-card__inner"> <h3 class="c-card__title"> <a href="/cyber-hygiene-services"> Know and manage your cyber vulnerabilities </a> </h3> <div class="c-card__body"> <p>Know and manage what vulnerabilities bad actors can see about your organization鈥檚 internet-facing systems. Sign-up for CISA鈥檚 free cyber hygiene vulnerability scanning.</p> </div> <div class="c-card__multilingual"></div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="c-card c-card--shadow c-card--stacked"> <div class="c-card__row"> <div class="c-card__image"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/16x9_small/public/2024-02/WEB---Protect2024--physical.jpg?h=abce51c1&itok=iCeS_iXJ" width="800" height="450" alt="An illustration of a city with a lock" /> </div> <div class="c-card__inner"> <h3 class="c-card__title"> <a href="/resources-tools/services/security-assessment-first-entry"> Get a physical security assessment </a> </h3> <div class="c-card__body"> <p>Learn about your physical security posture by contacting your CISA regional team members or your state emergency management partners to discuss receiving a no-cost physical security assessment.</p> </div> <div class="c-card__multilingual"></div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="c-card c-card--shadow c-card--stacked"> <div class="c-card__row"> <div class="c-card__image"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/16x9_small/public/2024-02/WEB---Protect2024-.gov_.jpg?h=abce51c1&itok=vuAFKo8c" width="800" height="450" alt=".gov logo" /> </div> <div class="c-card__inner"> <h3 class="c-card__title"> <a href="https://get.gov/"> Get a .Gov Domain </a> </h3> <div class="c-card__body"> <p>Transition your website and email to a top level .gov domain to make it easy for the public to identify you and your office as official government sites.</p> </div> <div class="c-card__multilingual"></div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="c-card c-card--shadow c-card--stacked"> <div class="c-card__row"> <div class="c-card__image"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/16x9_small/public/2024-02/WEB---Protect2024---Rehearse.jpg?h=abce51c1&itok=1ERo_YEN" width="800" height="450" alt="A stock photo of employees planning" /> </div> <div class="c-card__inner"> <h3 class="c-card__title"> <a href="/resources-tools/resources/incident-response-plan-irp-basics"> Rehearse your incident response plan </a> </h3> <div class="c-card__body"> <p>Incident response is a team effort. Work with your team and partners - like local law enforcement, critical service providers, and other government offices - to rehearse your incident response plan so your first time using it is not during a crisis.</p> </div> <div class="c-card__multilingual"></div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="c-card c-card--shadow c-card--stacked"> <div class="c-card__row"> <div class="c-card__image"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/16x9_small/public/2024-02/WEB-Protect2024-EI%20ISACjpg.jpg?h=abce51c1&itok=ZyF_Bbw3" width="800" height="450" alt="EI ISAC Logo" /> </div> <div class="c-card__inner"> <h3 class="c-card__title"> <a href="https://learn.cisecurity.org/ei-isac-registration"> Join the EI-ISAC </a> </h3> <div class="c-card__body"> <p>Membership in the EI-ISAC is open to all U.S. state, local, tribal, and territorial organizations that support election officials. Membership is voluntary, no-cost for participants, and provides access to a range of free security services.</p> </div> <div class="c-card__multilingual"></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="c-collection c-collection--four-column c-collection--has-featured-card c-collection--blue"> <div class="l-constrain"> <div class="c-collection__row"> <div class="c-collection__featured-card"> <div class="c-card c-card--shadow c-card--stacked"> <div class="c-card__row"> <div class="c-card__image"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/16x9_small/public/2023-12/Protect%20Your-Featured%20Card-Teaser-20231228.png?h=999314bb&itok=Iupiaia5" width="800" height="450" alt="The CISA logo" /> </div> <div class="c-card__inner"> <h3 class="c-card__title"> PROTECT YOUR... </h3> <div class="c-card__body"> <p><strong>Email, Website, Network, Election Systems, Office & Self</strong></p> </div> <div class="c-card__multilingual"></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="c-collection__cards"> <div class="c-card c-card--shadow c-card--stacked"> <div class="c-card__row"> <div class="c-card__image"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/16x9_small/public/2023-12/%28RBB%29-Protect-Your-EMAIL-Teaser-20231218.jpg?h=abce51c1&itok=P-M0RuC_" width="800" height="450" alt="A phishing email" /> </div> <div class="c-card__inner"> <h3 class="c-card__title"> <a href="/topics/election-security/protect-your-email"> Email </a> </h3> <div class="c-card__body"> <p>We rely on email for daily operations and communications. Email is also one of the most common targets for malicious actors as it can provide access to sensitive information and deliver malware that can be a foothold to gain broader network access.</p> </div> <div class="c-card__multilingual"></div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="c-card c-card--shadow c-card--stacked"> <div class="c-card__row"> <div class="c-card__image"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/16x9_small/public/2023-12/%28RBB%29-Protect-Your-WEBSITE-Teaser-700x394px-20231218.jpg?h=abce51c1&itok=T3oJVWME" width="800" height="450" alt="Person reviewing computer code on multiple computer monitors" /> </div> <div class="c-card__inner"> <h3 class="c-card__title"> <a href="/topics/election-security/protect-your-website"> Website </a> </h3> <div class="c-card__body"> <p>Election office websites perform a variety of key functions. Malicious actors may seek to deface, prevent access to, or create spoofed election websites in an effort to interrupt election administration and undermine election security.</p> </div> <div class="c-card__multilingual"></div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="c-card c-card--shadow c-card--stacked"> <div class="c-card__row"> <div class="c-card__image"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/16x9_small/public/2023-12/%28RBB%29-Protect-Your-NETWORK-Teaser-700x394px-20231218.jpg?h=abce51c1&itok=LxSiOgI5" width="800" height="450" alt="View of hands typing login information on laptop" /> </div> <div class="c-card__inner"> <h3 class="c-card__title"> <a href="/topics/election-security/protect-your-network"> Network </a> </h3> <div class="c-card__body"> <p>Election networks underpin a variety of election administration functions and can house sensitive information. A malicious actor gaining network access could undermine the security of the elections process and the conduct of elections.</p> </div> <div class="c-card__multilingual"></div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="c-card c-card--shadow c-card--stacked"> <div class="c-card__row"> <div class="c-card__image"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/16x9_small/public/2023-12/%28RBB%29-Protect-Your-ELECTIONSYSTEMS-Teaser-700x394px-20231218.jpg?h=abce51c1&itok=Mmyr9jR1" width="800" height="450" alt="Row of Election Booths" /> </div> <div class="c-card__inner"> <h3 class="c-card__title"> <a href="/topics/election-security/protect-your-election-systems"> Election Systems </a> </h3> <div class="c-card__body"> <p>Election systems consist of the technology needed to conduct elections. Malicious actors may try to gain physical or digital access to these systems to undermine their confidentiality, availability, or integrity.</p> </div> <div class="c-card__multilingual"></div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="c-card c-card--shadow c-card--stacked"> <div class="c-card__row"> <div class="c-card__image"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/16x9_small/public/2023-12/%28RBB%29-Protect-Your-OFFICE-Teaser-700x394px-20231218.jpg?h=abce51c1&itok=T_27PuvK" width="800" height="450" alt="View of City Hall building in a small town" /> </div> <div class="c-card__inner"> <h3 class="c-card__title"> <a href="/topics/election-security/protect-your-office"> Office </a> </h3> <div class="c-card__body"> <p>Administering elections is year-round work, with much of it happening at election offices or locations. Election locations must be secured against both natural hazards and manmade threats while balancing the requirements for public access.</p> </div> <div class="c-card__multilingual"></div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="c-card c-card--shadow c-card--stacked"> <div class="c-card__row"> <div class="c-card__image"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/16x9_small/public/2023-12/%28RBB%29-Protect-Your-YOURSELF-Teaser-700x394px-20231218.jpg?h=abce51c1&itok=NO_YaCff" width="800" height="450" alt="two females walking and talking" /> </div> <div class="c-card__inner"> <h3 class="c-card__title"> <a href="/topics/election-security/protect-yourself"> Yourself and Your Staff </a> </h3> <div class="c-card__body"> <p>The elections' workforce has seen a sharp increase in threats and intimidation in recent years, resulting in attrition and vacancies during elections. Protecting the elections' workforce enhances the overall safety and security of elections.</p> </div> <div class="c-card__multilingual"></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="c-collection c-collection--four-column c-collection--has-featured-card c-collection--blue-lighter"> <div class="l-constrain"> <div class="c-collection__row"> <div class="c-collection__content"> <h2 class="c-collection__title"><span class="c-collection__title-wrap">In Case You Missed It</span></h2> <div class="c-collection__text"><p>Stay up to date on the latest election security news and info from CISA and our partners.</p></div> </div> <div class="c-collection__featured-card"> <div class="c-card c-card--stacked"> <div class="c-card__row"> <div class="c-card__image"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/16x9_small/public/2024-02/ICYMI-NewsfromCISA-Teaser-700x394px-20231219-2.jpg?h=abce51c1&itok=FrytcG5V" width="800" height="450" alt="Halftone illustration effect of mobile phone in 2024 text" /> </div> <div class="c-card__inner"> <h3 class="c-card__title"> <a href="/news-events/news?f%5B0%5D=article_topic%3A74"> News from CISA </a> </h3> <div class="c-card__body"><p>Read CISA's latest Election Security news to learn more about efforts to protect the 2024 elections.</p><p> </p></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="c-collection__cards"> <div class="c-card c-card--stacked"> <div class="c-card__row"> <div class="c-card__image"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/16x9_small/public/2024-10/Threat-Intelligence-Teaser.jpg?h=985b8167&itok=YtTSUGQG" width="800" height="450" alt="Threat Intelligence teaser image with locks" /> </div> <div class="c-card__inner"> <h3 class="c-card__title"> <a href="https://www.cisa.gov/election-security-threat-updates"> Election Threat Updates </a> </h3> <div class="c-card__body"><p>Threat intelligence products released by CISA and federal government partners for the election stakeholder community and the public. </p></div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="c-card c-card--stacked"> <div class="c-card__row"> <div class="c-card__image"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/16x9_small/public/2022-12/hero_rumorcontrol-01.png?h=648b6813&itok=49dDLIk6" width="800" height="450" alt="Blue design" /> </div> <div class="c-card__inner"> <h3 class="c-card__title"> <a href="/topics/election-security/rumor-vs-reality"> Rumor vs Reality </a> </h3> <div class="c-card__body"><p>Rumor vs. Reality is designed to address common foreign influence operation and disinformation narratives by providing accurate information related to elections.</p></div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="c-card c-card--stacked"> <div class="c-card__row"> <div class="c-card__image"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/16x9_small/public/2024-02/WEB---Protect2024---trusted-info.jpg?h=abce51c1&itok=a170OD8z" width="800" height="450" alt="A graphic that says #TrustedInfo2024" /> </div> <div class="c-card__inner"> <h3 class="c-card__title"> <a href="https://www.nass.org/initiatives/trustedinfo"> #TrustedInfo2024: A NASS Initiative </a> </h3> <div class="c-card__body"><p>#TrustedInfo2024 is NASS's public education effort to promote election officials as the trusted sources of election information during the 2024 election cycle and beyond.</p></div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="c-card c-card--stacked"> <div class="c-card__row"> <div class="c-card__image"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/16x9_small/public/2024-02/NASED.jpg?h=abce51c1&itok=j5oJvCAV" width="800" height="450" alt="NASED logo" /> </div> <div class="c-card__inner"> <h3 class="c-card__title"> <a href="https://www.nased.org/faqs"> NASED Election FAQs </a> </h3> <div class="c-card__body"><p>The most reliable information about elections comes from your election officials. NASED compiled Frequently Asked Questions to provide high-level information about election administration.</p></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="c-image-cta c-image-cta--blue image-cta"> <div class="l-constrain c-image-cta__inner"> <div class="c-image-cta__row"> <div class="c-image-cta__media"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/16x9_medium/public/2024-02/WEB-Incident-Response-Image-CTA-700x394px-20240201.jpg?h=abce51c1&itok=yEkw76zW" width="1280" height="720" alt="Halftone illustration effect of locks across mobile phone" /> </div> <div class="c-image-cta__content"> <div class="c-image-cta__text"> <h2 class="c-image-cta__title"> Incident Response </h2> <div class="c-image-cta__summary"><p>Once an incident is detected, the response should be swift and comprehensive. CISA offers the resources and information needed to effectively respond to a broad range of incidents.</p><p><a class="c-button c-button--small" href="/resources-tools/resources/2024-general-election-cycle-voluntary-incident-reporting-guidance-election-infrastructure" title="2024 General Election Cycle: Voluntary Incident Reporting Guidance" data-entity-type="node" data-entity-uuid="b8677619-1a34-4e1b-bb2e-d7fa54d7bd2e" data-entity-substitution="canonical">Review the Guidance</a></p></div> </div> <div class="c-image-cta__link"> <a href="https://myservices.cisa.gov/irf" class="c-button c-button--on-dark"> Report an Incident </a> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="c-collection c-collection--three-or-less c-collection--geometric"> <div class="l-constrain"> <div class="c-collection__row"> <div class="c-collection__content"> <h2 class="c-collection__title"><span class="c-collection__title-wrap">Election Security Training</span></h2> <div class="c-collection__text"><p>Voluntary, no-cost training guides, videos, and self-service tabletop exercise packages from CISA are available on demand, or you can request direct support from us for training and exercises.</p></div> <a href="/topics/election-security/election-security-training" class="c-button c-collection__button"> More Election Security Training </a> </div> <div class="c-collection__cards"> <div class="c-card"> <div class="c-card__row"> <div class="c-card__inner"> <h3 class="c-card__title"> <a href="/resources-tools/resources/non-confrontational-techniques-election-workers-training"> <span>Non-Confrontational Techniques for Election Workers Training</span> </a> </h3> <div class="c-card__metadata"> <span>VIDEO</span> </div> <div class="c-card__body">Empowers poll workers and election officials to safely navigate potentially escalating situations at election facilities and polling locations.</div> <div class="c-card__buttons"> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="c-card"> <div class="c-card__row"> <div class="c-card__inner"> <h3 class="c-card__title"> <a href="/resources-tools/training/tabletop-vote"> <span>Tabletop the Vote聽</span> </a> </h3> <div class="c-card__metadata"> <span>EXERCISE | OTHER</span> </div> <div class="c-card__body">Tabletop the Vote is CISA鈥檚 yearly national election security exercise. Federal partners, state and local election officials, and vendors come together to identify and share best practices and areas for improvement related to election security.</div> <div class="c-card__buttons"> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="c-card"> <div class="c-card__row"> <div class="c-card__inner"> <h3 class="c-card__title"> <a href="/resources-tools/resources/election-security-cisa-tabletop-exercise-packages-cteps"> <span>Election Security CISA Tabletop Exercise Packages (CTEPs)</span> </a> </h3> <div class="c-card__metadata"> <span> JAN 03, 2024 | EXERCISE</span> </div> <div class="c-card__body">Election Security CTEPs are customizable training packages that include template exercise objectives, scenarios, and discussion questions, as well as a collection of references and resources.</div> <div class="c-card__buttons"> <a href="/resources-tools/resources/election-security-cisa-tabletop-exercise-packages-cteps" class="c-button c-button--small">View Files</a> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <a href="/topics/election-security/election-security-training" class="c-button c-collection__footer-button"> More Election Security Training </a> </div> </div> <div class="c-image-cta c-image-cta--blue image-cta"> <div class="l-constrain c-image-cta__inner"> <div class="c-image-cta__row"> <div class="c-image-cta__media"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/16x9_medium/public/2024-02/WEB---Protect2024---ess.jpg?h=abce51c1&itok=Baq6QIWK" width="1280" height="720" alt="An illustration showing a city, phone and lock" /> </div> <div class="c-image-cta__content"> <div class="c-image-cta__text"> <h2 class="c-image-cta__title"> Election Security Services </h2> <div class="c-image-cta__summary"><p>CISA offers range of voluntary assessments and no-cost services to help election officials identify vulnerabilities and mitigate them.</p></div> </div> <div class="c-image-cta__link"> <a href="/election-security-services" class="c-button c-button--on-dark"> View All Services </a> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="c-text-cta"> <div class="l-constrain"> <div class="c-text-cta__content"> <div class="c-text-cta__wrapper"> <h2 class="c-text-cta__title"> Contact Us </h2> <div class="c-text-cta__summary"><p>For questions or more information, please visit <a href="/about/contact-us" title="Contact Us">Contact Us</a>.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <aside class="l-sidebar__right"> <div class="c-widget c-widget--resources "> <div class="c-widget__header"> <h2 class="c-widget__title">What's New</h2> </div> <div class="c-widget__content"> <p><strong>Overview of the 2024 Presidential Election Post-Election Process</strong></p><p>This infographic provides an approximate timeline of post-election processes for the 2024 Presidential Election from the close of polls on Election Day, November 5, 2024 to Inauguration Day on January 20, 2025.</p><p><a class="c-button" href="/resources-tools/resources/overview-2024-presidential-election-post-election-process" title="Read the Guide">Read the Guide</a></p><p><strong>Election Results Reporting Infographic</strong></p><p>This infographic helps viewers understand election results. Election night results are unofficial. Official results take time; it is normal for unofficial results to evolve. Security measures help ensure the integrity of results. Election officials are the trusted source of information about elections.</p><p><a class="c-button" href="/resources-tools/resources/what-know-about-election-results" title="Read the Infographic">Read the Infographic</a></p> </div> </div> <div class="c-widget c-widget-- "> <div class="c-widget__header"> <h2 class="c-widget__title">Election Threat Updates</h2> </div> <div class="c-widget__content"> <p>CISA and our federal government partners are committed to enhancing public understanding of threats targeting our nation's elections. The following products provide insights into that evolving threat environment and how foreign actors are seeking to influence and interfere with our democratic process.</p><p><a class="c-button" href="https://www.cisa.gov/election-security-threat-updates" title="Threat Intelligence">VIEW THE Updates</a></p> </div> </div> <div class="c-widget c-widget--incident "> <div class="c-widget__header"> <h2 class="c-widget__title">Incident Response</h2> </div> <div class="c-widget__content"> <p>Once an incident is detected, the response should be swift and comprehensive. CISA offers the resources and information needed to effectively respond to a broad range of incidents.</p><p><a class="c-button c-button--report" href="/report" title="CISA | Report to CISA">Report an Incident</a></p> </div> </div> <div class="c-widget c-widget--resources "> <div class="c-widget__header"> <h2 class="c-widget__title">Voluntary Incident Reporting Guidance</h2> </div> <div class="c-widget__content"> <p>Election infrastructure stakeholders are encouraged to share information related to cyber and physical security incidents with each other, with state fusion centers and local law enforcement, and with federal partners.</p><p><a class="c-button c-button--report" href="/resources-tools/resources/2024-general-election-cycle-voluntary-incident-reporting-guidance-election-infrastructure" data-entity-type="node" data-entity-uuid="b8677619-1a34-4e1b-bb2e-d7fa54d7bd2e" data-entity-substitution="canonical" title="2024 General Election Cycle: Voluntary Incident Reporting Guidance for Election Infrastructure Stakeholders">Voluntary Incident Reporting Guidance</a></p> </div> </div> <div class="c-widget c-widget--comment "> <div class="c-widget__header"> <h2 class="c-widget__title">Associations and Federal Government Partner Websites</h2> </div> <div class="c-widget__content"> <ul><li><a href="https://www.nased.org/" title="NASED.org">National Association of State Election Directors (NASED)</a></li><li><a href="https://www.nass.org/" title="NASS.org">National Association of Secretaries of State (NASS)</a></li><li><a href="https://www.electioncenter.org/index.php" title="ElectionCenter.org">Election Center (The National Association of Election Officials)</a></li><li><a href="https://www.ncsl.org/" title="NCSL.org">National Conference of State Legislatures</a></li><li><a href="https://www.fvap.gov/" title="FVAP.gov">Federal Voting Assistance Program (FVAP)</a></li><li><a href="https://www.eac.gov" title="EAC.gov">US Election Assistance Commission (EAC)</a></li></ul> </div> </div> </aside> </div> </div> </div> </main> <footer class="usa-footer usa-footer--slim" role="contentinfo"> <div class="usa-footer__return-to-top"> <div class="l-constrain"> <a href="#">Return to top</a> </div> </div> <div class="usa-footer__upper"> <div class="l-constrain"> <ul class="c-menu c-menu--footer-main"> <li class="c-menu__item is-active-trail"> <a href="/topics" class="c-menu__link js-top-level is-active-trail" aria-current="false" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/7329">Topics</a> </li> <li class="c-menu__item"> <a href="/spotlight" class="c-menu__link js-top-level" aria-current="false" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/7330">Spotlight</a> </li> <li class="c-menu__item"> <a href="/resources-tools" class="c-menu__link js-top-level" aria-current="false" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/7331">Resources & Tools</a> </li> <li class="c-menu__item"> <a href="/news-events" class="c-menu__link js-top-level" aria-current="false" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/7332">News & Events</a> </li> <li class="c-menu__item"> <a href="/careers" class="c-menu__link js-top-level" aria-current="false" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/7323">Careers</a> </li> <li class="c-menu__item"> <a href="/about" class="c-menu__link js-top-level" aria-current="false" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/6944">About</a> </li> </ul> </div> </div> <div class="usa-footer__main"> <div class="l-constrain"> <div class="usa-footer__main-row"> <div class="usa-footer__brand"> <a class="c-site-name c-site-name--footer" href="/" rel="home" title="Go to the Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency homepage"> <span class="c-site-name__text">Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency</span> </a> </div> <div class="usa-footer__contact"> <ul class="c-menu c-menu--social"> <li class="c-menu__item"> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/CISA" class="c-menu__link--facebook c-menu__link js-top-level" aria-current="false">Facebook</a> </li> <li class="c-menu__item"> <a href="https://twitter.com/CISAgov" class="c-menu__link--twitter c-menu__link js-top-level" aria-current="false">Twitter</a> </li> <li class="c-menu__item"> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/cybersecurity-and-infrastructure-security-agency" class="c-menu__link--linkedin c-menu__link js-top-level" aria-current="false">LinkedIn</a> </li> <li class="c-menu__item"> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@cisagov" class="c-menu__link--youtube c-menu__link js-top-level" aria-current="false">YouTube</a> </li> <li class="c-menu__item"> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/cisagov" class="c-menu__link--instagram c-menu__link js-top-level" aria-current="false">Instagram</a> </li> <li class="c-menu__item"> <a href="/subscribe-updates-cisa" class="c-menu__link--rss c-menu__link js-top-level" aria-current="false">RSS</a> </li> </ul> <div class="usa-footer__contact-info"> <span>CISA Central</span> <a href="tel:1-844-Say-CISA">1-844-Say-CISA</a> <a href="mailto:SayCISA@cisa.dhs.gov">SayCISA@cisa.dhs.gov</a> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="usa-footer__lower"> <div class="l-constrain"> <div class="usa-footer__lower-row"> <div class="usa-footer__lower-left"> <div class="c-dhs-logo"> <div class="c-dhs-logo__seal">DHS Seal</div> <div class="c-dhs-logo__content"> <div class="c-dhs-logo__url">CISA.gov</div> <div class="c-dhs-logo__text">An official website of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security</div> </div> </div> <ul class="c-menu c-menu--footer"> <li class="c-menu__item"> <a href="/about" class="c-menu__link js-top-level" title="About CISA" aria-current="false" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/6944">About CISA</a> </li> <li class="c-menu__item"> <a href="https://www.dhs.gov/performance-financial-reports" class="c-menu__link js-top-level" title="Budget and Performance" aria-current="false">Budget and Performance</a> </li> <li class="c-menu__item"> <a href="https://www.dhs.gov" title="Department of Homeland Security" class="c-menu__link js-top-level" aria-current="false">DHS.gov</a> </li> <li class="c-menu__item"> <a href="/oedia" title="Equal Opportunity & Accessibility" class="c-menu__link js-top-level" aria-current="false" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/21462">Equal Opportunity & Accessibility</a> </li> <li class="c-menu__item"> <a href="https://www.dhs.gov/foia" class="c-menu__link js-top-level" title="FOIA Requests" aria-current="false">FOIA Requests</a> </li> <li class="c-menu__item"> <a href="/no-fear-act" title="No FEAR Act Reporting" class="c-menu__link js-top-level" aria-current="false" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/21494">No FEAR Act</a> </li> <li class="c-menu__item"> <a href="https://www.oig.dhs.gov/" class="c-menu__link js-top-level" title="Office of Inspector General" aria-current="false">Office of Inspector General</a> </li> <li class="c-menu__item"> <a href="/privacy-policy" class="c-menu__link js-top-level" title="Privacy Policy" aria-current="false" data-drupal-link-system-path="node/16115">Privacy Policy</a> </li> <li class="c-menu__item"> <a href="https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/USDHSCISA/subscriber/new?topic_id=USDHSCISA_138" title="Subscribe to Email Updates" class="c-menu__link js-top-level" aria-current="false">Subscribe</a> </li> <li class="c-menu__item"> <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/" class="c-menu__link js-top-level" title="The White House" aria-current="false">The White House</a> </li> <li class="c-menu__item"> <a href="https://www.usa.gov/" class="c-menu__link js-top-level" title="USA.gov" aria-current="false">USA.gov</a> </li> <li class="c-menu__item"> <a href="/forms/feedback" title="Website Feedback" class="c-menu__link js-top-level" aria-current="false" data-drupal-link-system-path="forms/feedback">Website Feedback</a> </li> </ul> </div> <div class="usa-footer__lower-right"> <iframe src="https://www.dhs.gov/ntas/" name="National Terrorism Advisory System" title="National Terrorism Advisory System" width="170" height="180" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" seamless border="0" ></iframe> </div> </div> </div> </div> </footer> </div> </div> <script src="/profiles/cisad8_gov/themes/custom/gesso/dist/js/common.js?snj5wy"></script> <script src="/profiles/cisad8_gov/themes/custom/gesso/dist/js/uswds-init.es6.js?snj5wy"></script> <script src="/profiles/cisad8_gov/themes/custom/gesso/dist/js/uswds.es6.js?snj5wy"></script> <script src="https://dap.digitalgov.gov/Universal-Federated-Analytics-Min.js?agency=DHS&subagency=CISA&yt=true" id="_fed_an_ua_tag"></script> <script src="/modules/contrib/extlink/js/extlink.js?v=10.3.6"></script> <script src="/modules/contrib/ckeditor_accordion/js/accordion.frontend.min.js?snj5wy"></script> <script src="/profiles/cisad8_gov/themes/custom/gesso/dist/js/menu-sidebar.es6.js?snj5wy"></script> </body> </html>