New Study.Procurement. More Requirements for Election Vendors.

WHO: Brennan Center for Justice

WHAT: A Framework for Election Vendor Oversight

WHY:

• 80% of voting systems controlled by 3 vendors
• little or no oversight of the security of these vendors

RECOMMENDATIONS:

• New federal certification program to issue standards
• Enforce vendors’ compliance with the standards
• Institute mandatory compliance audits
• Utilize a Technical Guidelines Development Committee that includes cyber security experts

Politico | Morning Cybersecurity | MORE PRESSURE ON VENDORS