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HOW TO THINK ABOUT ELECTION CYBERSECURITY: A Guide for Policymakers

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This is a Cybersecurity initiative written by a non-profit called “New America” that focuses on developing policies that handle rapid technological changes. They analyze how Russian attempts to alter voters’ information environment in the 2016 were not just limited to social media platforms but also specific assaults on campaign infrastructure and private individuals, as well as state-run media efforts. They argue for evolving voting technology and procedures that will be more secure and prepared for potential security attacks like those in 2016, as well as how to best respond to mainstream security conversations. The important idea is to not only have a more secure system but to also gain back the confidence in the election process both for the sake of decreasing panic and misinformation online and other more dire consequences.

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MIT Political Science
MIT Political Science
ECIR
GSS