Strengthening Election Cybersecurity: Mandatory Independent Testing of Voting Systems.
This law mandates independent security testing (penetration testing) for all voting systems used across the US. Citizens benefit from increased confidence that their votes are secure, as vulnerabilities in election hardware and software will be actively sought out and fixed by accredited experts. It also establishes a 5-year pilot program allowing vetted cybersecurity researchers to legally find and report flaws in election systems.
Key points
Mandatory penetration testing for all voting machines and systems before they receive certification or recertification.
Creation of a 5-year program protecting security researchers who report vulnerabilities in election systems, ensuring rapid patching.
Enhancing trust in election results by systematically eliminating cybersecurity risks in election infrastructure.
Introduced
Citizen Poll