Though there is truth to that saying, it doesn’t capture the gravity of a broken link in the administration of an election when it comes to chain of custody.
Picture this: some friends are gathered for a nice meal to celebrate a special occasion. They've been talking about it for months. The atm...
While Part 1 - Build a rock-solid election security foundation that wins voter trust, discusses how to build a solid physical and cyber foundation for election security. However, security has many facets to it and should not be misconstrued as only being associated with physical and cybersecurity r...
When building a skyscraper, you don’t start constructing it from the top down. That would be impossible and absurd at best. We all know that in order to build a strong and secure structure, you need to start at the bottom; you have to establish a strong foundation in order to have a structure with...
When you enter the world of elections you quickly become aware that there is an acronym for nearly everything. Oftentimes, there are acronyms that crossover from one field to another. MDM is one of those acronyms. For the large majority of consumers, it means Mobile Device Management. However, for t...
It’s an important part of the election official’s job to provide responses to the public’s questions. These questions should be welcomed and responded to promptly. Preparing for information requests and having a plan & process in place is critical....
Electronic Data Storage
Storing data electronically, in a safe and secure domestic server, is a HOT topic....
An important feature of democracy is the public’s ability to access information from those who serve. This is especially true of the election process....
It’s reasonable to expect the public’s information requests, especially regarding our elections process. If it’s likely to happen, it seems wise to prepare. We WANT our citizens to come to the election officials with questions. It’s important to embrace this thought. The Elections Office an...
TRUST in the election process is the goal. It’s paramount for public servants to gain and retain the constituents’ trust. The public wants assurances that the election process is transparent and non-partisan. This trusted relationship is enhanced with a quick and reliable response to constituent...