The software actually running in a may differ from the software that was VOTING DEVICE certified for that device or which was originally installed in the device. An important component of voting system integrity is the ability to validate what software is running on it. Software identification requirements that support the authentication and integrity of voting system software using digital signatures provided by test labs, National Software Reference Library (NSRL), and notary repositories form part of the security coverage of the VVSG.
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The software actually running in a may differ from the software that was VOTING DEVICE certified for that device or which was originally installed in the device. An important component of voting system integrity is the ability to validate what software is running on it. Software identification requirements that support the authentication and integrity of voting system software using digital signatures provided by test labs, National Software Reference Library (NSRL), and notary repositories form part of the security coverage of the VVSG.
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Software Installation. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 22, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/software-installation
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