DHS unveils security plan to protect election infrastructure
The Department of Homeland Security announced a strategy that includes free and voluntary services from CISA to help election officials strengthen the security and resilience of voting systems.
File photo of an election
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced this Thursday the release of the 2026 “Election Infrastructure Security Plan: Securing the Next 250,” developed by the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA).
The plan compiles information on free and volunteer services available to election officials, including threat intelligence sharing, technical assistance, vulnerability assessments and other measures aimed at reducing risk.
"Election security is national security," said DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin. He noted that, under the leadership of President Donald Trump, CISA has returned to its core mission of protecting critical infrastructure.
Mullin stated that the plan will be fully implemented and emphasized its importance for the security, freedom, and fairness of the process through which Americans elect their leaders.
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CISA will expand support for election officials
According to DHS, the security of election infrastructure remains a national security priority and requires ongoing efforts as well as coordination among the federal, state and local governments.
Election infrastructure was designated as a critical infrastructure subsector in 2017. Since then, CISA has expanded the support it offers to election officials through services related to cybersecurity and physical security.
The new plan
Among the tools covered are information sharing, risk assessment, training, vulnerability analyses and security exercises.
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