Because of the COVID-19 virus, we are facing unprecedented changes to our election landscape. Cybersecurity is more important than ever, and we now have to view it through a different lens. At our virtual workshop on Thursday, July 30th, we will be discussing primary date changes, direct mail voting, facts you need to know and best practices for cyber safety.
Campaigns, policymakers, thought-leaders and concerned citizens alike need objective, factual tools and information to help them secure campaigns and elections. The USC Election Cybersecurity Initiative is a brand new non-partisan independent project, supported by Google, to help protect campaigns and elections from cyber attacks.
Join us for a virtual workshop, designed to help protect campaigns and elections in this critical election year. Information for joining the workshop will be emailed to you upon RSVP.
Who should participate? Anyone who touches campaigns and elections, including but not limited to candidates, campaign workers, political parties and state and local election workers. Designed for general audiences and technical specialists alike, topic modules will be led by election and cybersecurity experts from the public, private, research, and academic sectors.
Each program will address three topics:
- Cybersafety
- Disinformation and misinformation
- Crisis communication
Tentative Schedule: Times below are in Eastern Daylight Time
1:30PM – Welcome and Opening Remarks
1:40PM – Session One: Cybersafety
2:05PM – Session Two: Disinformation and Misinformation
2:30PM – Thought Leadership Panel
3:00PM – Session Three: Crisis Communication
3:30 PM – Adjourn
USC Election Cybersecurity Initiative is a non-partisan, independent project to help protect campaigns and elections. Supported by Google, we will be on the ground in all 50 states presenting day-long forums showcasing best practices and up-to-date information about election cybersecurity.
For more information, visit us at www.electionsecurity.usc.edu