The upcoming 2024 US national elections would soon dictate the future of the country and its next leaders into a new four-year term, particularly for the President and Vice President positions. However, to ensure that everything will go smoothly and avoid any problems in the future, a new system will be in place that the US CIS will test later this year.
It is nearly four years since the last elections took place, one which took place during the time of the pandemic, with technology already at the forefront via the machines that take in votes.
US to Test New Voting Technology Right Before the 2024 National Elections
The Public Radio reported that the Center for Internet Security (CIS), a nonprofit organization focused on improving the cybersecurity posture of organizations and individuals, has announced plans to launch a national testing program for new voting technology in preparation for the 2024 U.S. national election.
The program aims to rigorously assess the security and integrity of technologies central to the voting systems used in U.S. elections, to enhance trust and confidence in the electoral process.
With concerns about cybersecurity and election integrity becoming increasingly prominent, the CIS has taken the initiative to develop a comprehensive testing program to evaluate the security of new voting technologies. The voluntary program is set to launch by September 2023, well ahead of the 2024 national election, to provide ample time for testing and implementation of any necessary improvements.
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Protecting and Ensuring the Sacredness of Democracy
According to Interesting Engineering, this new method will depend on how state offices will use it, but there is a significant interest in the tech. The goal is to protect and ensure that no problems with machines and voting methods will occur when the nation will elect its next leader, emphasizing the sacredness of democracy and its importance in the country.
Elections and their Importance in the US
The election is a time when the nation will be split with their beliefs, ideals, and aspirations for the country as choosing the right leader that could balance both sides and serve the public is not a decision to do overnight. This is not factoring in the many scrutinies that happens during this time, particularly as the safest voting method as regarded by cyber security experts still mail-in ballots.
What is also the most crucial thing during the election period is the internet and social media, as people publish beliefs or debate online. However, one of the most controversial things from the past centered on election violence, where companies like Facebook, Twitter, and more are looking into banning posts regarding "militarized language," fake news, and misinformation online.
The Center for Internet Security's national testing program for new voting technology ahead of the 2024 U.S. national election is a significant effort to enhance the security and integrity of voting systems. By conducting rigorous assessments of voting technologies and providing transparent findings and recommendations, the CIS aims to contribute to the trust and confidence in the electoral process.
