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State voting officials join CISA security call with election 85 days away

State voting officials join CISA security call with election 85 days away

Summary

CISA, a federal agency that protects important computer systems, held a phone meeting with state officials in charge of elections. This meeting focused on securing voting systems before the upcoming midterm elections, which are 85 days away.

Key Facts

  • CISA stands for the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency.
  • CISA works to protect the country’s critical infrastructure from cyberattacks.
  • State election officials joined a conference call organized by CISA.
  • The call discussed security measures for the upcoming midterm elections.
  • The midterm elections are scheduled to happen in 85 days.
  • President Donald Trump has said hackers might target voting systems.
  • This was one of CISA’s first large outreach efforts before Election Day.
  • Liz Landers reported on this event.
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