2018 ELECTION SECURITY PLAYBOOK
Executive Summary A paradigm shift occurred in election security in 2016 when widely reported attempts were made to disrupt elections in the United States. In addition, there has been a great deal of attention on issues related to ballot integrity, voter registration systems, and ensuring the eligibility of voters. As a result, Orange County has been aggressively pursuing security measures to protect the integrity of our elections. We believe a proactive “ring of security” is critical to safeguard the millions of ballots that are cast in Orange County during each election cycle. The purpose of this physical and cybersecurity election playbook is to provide a guide to anticipate, mitigate and respond to physical and cybersecurity threats. As threats continue to increase and evolve, having a playbook is one of many pieces that will help to improve our security profile. Although threats are constantly changing, and incidents are unique, this playbook provides a guide and a set of best practices to be better prepared for threats and incidents. This playbook also provides a set of standards to reference as we continue to improve our current systems and implement new ones. We have implemented physical and cybersecurity controls as outlined throughout this playbook, while incorporating extensive physical and cybersecurity training for our employees. There are also classified security measures in place to ensure that these mitigation efforts are not compromised. Our office has already implemented many of the items addressed in this playbook, including the following:
• Physical security surveys were executed.
• Physical security improvements were put into action.
• Partnerships were established with federal agencies, local agencies, and information sharing centers.
• Administrative, technical and physical controls have been enhanced.
• An internal playbook and Incident Response Plan has been developed.
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