Software
39 terms
Applications and code running election-related systems.
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6,071 terms organized into 32 categories; from cybersecurity and voting systems to legal & policy and threat actors.
Network Security
37 terms
Protecting data in transit across election networks and systems.
Voters
28 terms
The people and eligibility rules at the center of elections.
Attack Methods
24 terms
Known techniques adversaries use against election infrastructure.
Physical Security
23 terms
Protecting facilities, equipment, and materials from physical threats.
Incident Response
19 terms
Detecting, containing, and recovering from election security events.
Registration
14 terms
How voters are added to and verified on the rolls.
Supply Chain
13 terms
Vendors, components, and integrity of election equipment sources.
Verification
10 terms
Confirming voter identity, eligibility, and ballot integrity.
Compliance
5 terms
Meeting legal, regulatory, and procedural requirements.
Influence Operations
4 terms
Coordinated efforts to shape public perception of elections.
Media
3 terms
Press coverage, reporting standards, and election journalism.
Results & Reporting
3 terms
How outcomes are published, certified, and communicated publicly.
Fraud
2 terms
Deception and manipulation targeting electoral processes and outcomes.
Regulation
2 terms
Rule-making bodies and the regulatory frameworks they administer.
Personnel
1 terms
People staffing elections: poll workers, staff, and officials.
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