Cybersecurity

Securing elections against cyberattacks and other digital threats.

Globally, election managers face the challenge of securing elections against cyberattacks and a growing array of increasingly sophisticated threat actors. IFES partners with election management bodies and civil society organizations to help build cybersecurity capacity and resilience. We provide digital safety and security training, build regional networks for electoral digital readiness, and provide cutting-edge technical assistance.

Explore our resources linked here to learn more and get involved.

Topics

Digital Safety and Security

Cyber Readiness Networks

Electoral Cybersecurity

Featured Experts

Matt Bailey is IFES' Senior Global Advisor for Cyber and Information Integrity

Matt Bailey Senior Global Advisor, Cyber & Information Integrity

Tarun Chaudhary, IFES Global Cyber Diplomacy Specialist

Tarun Chaudhary Cybersecurity and Diplomacy Advisor

Nicole Leaver Digital Democracy Specialist

Latest

View All

News and Updates Feature

woman in photo by guvendemir via Canva Pro

As Democracy Goes Digital, Cybersecurity Takes Precedence: 5 Critical Resources For Protecting Elections Against Digital Threats USAID supported DAI’s Digital Frontiers and IFES to produce a five-part briefing series on cybersecurity in elections. August 3, 2023

Publication Report/Paper

image of networks represented by white lines with a lock on top.

Electoral Cybersecurity Briefing Series USAID supports IFES in developing a five-part Electoral Cybersecurity Briefing Series under the DAI Digital Frontiers Project. June 20, 2023

News and Updates Press Release

translucent map of the world with electric streaking.

IFES and Google Announce Partnership to Foster Digital Security for Democracy IFES partners with Google to bring the best in cybersecurity to elections. February 7, 2023

Publication Report/Paper

Graphics demonstrating cybersecurity and elections

Cybersecurity is Fundamental to Elections A resource for EMBs about Cybersecurity. October 13, 2022

Publication Report/Paper

Cybersecurity in Elections In a new publication, IFES outlines strategies for election management bodies to strengthen their technology and procedures to resist vulnerabilities by following what we have termed a Holistic Exposure and Adaptation Testing (HEAT) process. October 17, 2018

Events

View All

RSVP for "Tackling Emerging Global Challenges in Mexico’s 2018 Elections: Cybersecurity, Disillusionment and Disinformation" Join IFES on December 12 for a briefing about Mexico’s July 2018 general elections. The briefing will cover emerging global challenges facing elections and democratic institutions, through the lens of Mexico’s 2018 elections, including cybersecurity, disillusionment with democracy, and disinformation.

December 12, 2017 10:30 AM EST

RSVP

IFES Mentions

View All

Nothing was found. Try our Search.