Data breaches, ransomware, and denial-of-service attacks are becoming regular headlines in America, but election officials are uniquely positioned on the front lines to help safeguard our democracy while ensuring that each vote counts.
The Center for Technology and Civic Life leads a 4-part online series where you gain new skills that empower your election office to manage cyber threats and communicate with the public about cybersecurity. Stay tuned for updates to the series in early 2024.
Cybersecurity 101: Introduction
This course will help you:
- Understand complex cybersecurity terminology
- Identify different types of cyber threats and responses
- Create stronger login practices
Cybersecurity 201: Intermediate
This course will help you:
- Safeguard your election data
- Apply cybersecurity framework to election systems
- Develop partnerships to overcome security challenges
Cybersecurity 301: Communications
This course will help you:
- Inform the public about your office’s cybersecurity leadership
- Make a cyber incident response plan
- Build media allies
Developing a Cybersecurity Profile
This course will help you:
- Get more familiar with NIST’s Cybersecurity Framework
- Practice three basic steps for developing a Profile for your organization
- Form a basis for developing a full Profile following the training
Self-paced cybersecurity training
Our acclaimed cybersecurity courses are available in a self-paced online format, allowing you to complete the training at your own pace, on your own time. With support from the U.S. Election Assistance Commission, over 1,000 election officials have participated in these courses so far.
Join them in taking these cybersecurity trainings at no cost!
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