CISA Holds Election Security Briefing with State Officials

Why it matters locally: The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency's briefing on election security is relevant to New Jersey as the state's election infrastructure, like that of all states, relies on federal guidance and support to safeguard voting systems from potential cyber threats, ensuring the integrity of upcoming elections for its 9,290,841 residents.

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WASHINGTON D.C. — The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) conducted a conference call with state election officials on Wednesday. The federal agency discussed preparations for the upcoming midterm elections. CISA, responsible for protecting the nation's critical infrastructure from cyber threats, engaged with state representatives with 85 days remaining until Election Day. This call represented one of the agency's first wide-ranging outreach initiatives regarding election security. President Trump had previously stated concerns regarding the potential for hackers to target voting systems. This CISA briefing addressed aspects of cybersecurity for election infrastructure.