2018 ELECTION SECURITY PLAYBOOK
system of record for voter registrations in California in 2016. Orange County has taken a proactive role in utilizing this new system to improve the identification of voters that move within the State. As an example, we helped to implement a statewide policy that makes registration dates consistent, in an effort to better determine the most current registrations of the voters. Early Voting Center Security Securing access at remote early voting centers is critical. We ensure that Request for Proposals (RFPs) include stringent security requirements of the proposed system, as well as the vendor themselves. From a technical perspective, we include a multi-layered approach to ensure the data remains encrypted and secured at all times. We will be utilizing devices that have Federal Information Processing Standard (FIPS) certified components and data will remain encrypted from point-to-point at all times. Physical security is also consideration when choosing a location to host early voting. Only facilities that provide adequate physical security are chosen to be early voting sites. Electronic Poll Book Security Electronic poll books used in early voting centers must have a high level of security applied. Listed below are examples of our security requirements for electronic poll books:
• Must be certified by the Secretary of State’s office.
• Must have encrypted communication between all devices.
• Must use SSL encryption when appropriate.
• The database and other data must be encrypted at all times.
• Must be able to continue to operate in the event of loss of a connection.
• All devices must be shut down and physically secured when not in use.
• Devices will not store personal identifiable information. Mobile Device Management
Mobile device management allows total control of securing and enforcing policies to tablets, smartphones, and other devices. Mobile device management allows us to
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