Elections Security

Elections Security: Trusted Email Address Information

Wednesday, August 25, 2021

1. Purpose. This memorandum provides information how and why to obtain a trusted wi.gov or .gov email address. The Wisconsin Elections Commission and U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency have created an updated way for local governments to obtain either a wi.gov or .gov email...

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Elections Security: Ransomware in the News

Thursday, May 13, 2021

1. Purpose. This memorandum provides important information regarding the recent ransomware attack that shut off the flow of 100 million gallons of fuel daily to the U.S. East Coast. While this attack did not involve election officials or systems, it is a powerful reminder that basic practices are...

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2020 Report of Suspected Election Fraud, Irregularities or Violations pursuant to Wis. Stat. § 7.15(1)(g)

Friday, September 18, 2020

Summary of Wisconsin Weapons/Physical Security Laws and Applicability to Polling Places

Friday, October 23, 2020

Overview The Wisconsin Elections Commission (“WEC”) and its municipal, state, and federal partners have received an influx of questions in advance of the November 3, 2020, General Election relating to firearms in the polling place and other physical security issues. This communication will provide...

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Webinar on Polling Place and Central Count Security Considerations

Friday, October 23, 2020

As election day approaches, the security of polling places and central count locations has become a topic of growing interest. To address the increasing number of inquiries on the subject, WEC has worked internally as well as with several state and federal security partners to construct a webinar...

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Election Security Training Announcement

Tuesday, October 13, 2020

In response to clerk requests, Wisconsin Elections Commission is scheduling additional virtual tabletop exercises outside typical business hours. Election Security Virtual Tabletop Exercises (V-TTX) Saturday, October 17, 2020 – 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Thursday, October 22, 2020 – 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p...

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Managing Risk in a Dynamic Election Environment and Ransomware Webinar ★

Monday, August 17, 2020

Managing Risk in a Dynamic Election Environment and Ransomware Webinar presented with CISA: Tuesday, August 18, 2020 – 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. ★see recorded webinar: ▶ TLC Link This webinar, presented in collaboration with the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), discusses ways...

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Guidance for Indefinitely Confined Electors COVID-19

Sunday, March 29, 2020

Due to the continuing spread of COVID-19, staff of the Wisconsin Elections Commission (WEC) has received numerous inquiries regarding the application of the indefinitely confined designation for absentee voters under Wisconsin Statutes. At its meeting of March 27, 2020, the Commission discussed this...

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Election Security Cyber Threats

Thursday, January 16, 2020

1. Purpose. This message contains important security tips for officials in Wisconsin local, county, and state government. Increased tensions with Iran may result in cyber or physical attacks against the U.S. Although there is no specific threat against Wisconsin infrastructure, Iran and its...

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2020 Vision: Elections Security Programs

Wednesday, October 23, 2019

1. Purpose. This memorandum introduces the Wisconsin Elections Commission (WEC) 2020 Vision plan and clerk survey. 2. Background. Wisconsin clerks are leaders in elections security, having achieved many milestones still under consideration in other states. Some of the more significant programs here...

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