Ready for Election Day Cyber WMDs? (Weapons of Mass DISRUPTION) by Robert Katz Americans will remember the 2016 U.S. presidential election as one of the most controversial and highly contested races in history, but the heightened concerns over this contest...
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Ready for Election Day Cyber WMDs? (Weapons of Mass DISRUPTION) by Robert Katz Americans will remember the 2016 U.S. presidential election as one of the most controversial and highly contested races in history, but the heightened concerns over this contest extend to more than just the fitness of the candidates. In the weeks leading up to Election Day, the threat of cyber-attacks has dominated the conversation. Government organizations, as well as the general public, are expressing increased concerns about the possibility of unforeseen cyber-attacks and how they might affect the election process. Yet, when thoroughly analyzed, there are obvious differences between how the public perceives critical cyber security risks and the types of risks we are actually facing. Inevitably, state and local government agencies will have to employ better security processes at individual polling locations. As we progressively rely on accessible media and technology, the need for new security measures inc
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