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By incorporating OPSEC principles into daily election operations and fostering a culture of security awareness, election workers can significantly reduce the risk of unauthorized disclosures while maintaining the necessary transparency for legitimate inquiries and examination of election processes. The guide emphases the importance of viewing data from an adversary’s perspective to holistically assess and mitigate potential threats. #operationalsecurity #cybersecurity

This guide emphasizes the importance of viewing data from an adversary's perspective to election systems and facilities. 🗳 By incorporating OPSEC principles into daily election operations and fostering a culture of security awareness, election workers can significantly reduce the risk of unauthorized disclosures while maintaining the necessary transparency for legitimate inquiries and examination of election processes. ☑️ #Protect2024

On the heels of the July 4th 🇺🇸 🎂 🎊 holiday, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency has promulgated a useful guide for election works as “Suffrage is the pivotal right.” —Susan B. Anthony These five steps will help election workers improve processes and procedures to protect sensitive information by implementing OPSEC principles. Step 1️⃣ – Identify Sensitive Information: Develop an organizational understanding of all data, assets, and personal information that would provide valuable information to an adversary, whether on its own or in aggregation. Step 2️⃣ – Understand Threats: Understand the tactics used by threat actors that can present physical, cyber, or operational risks. Step 3️⃣ - Identify Vulnerabilities: Identify potential vulnerabilities in physical and cybersecurity procedures that could allow an adversary to access sensitive information identified in Step 1. Step 4️⃣ – Assess Risks: Considering the threats identified in Step 2 and the vulnerabilities identified in Step 3, assess the likelihood and severity of a threat actor’s actions on the security of election infrastructure or processes if they had access to sensitive information from Step 1. Step 5️⃣ – Implement Countermeasures: Select and implement countermeasures that eliminate or reduce the priority risks identified in Step 4. 🗣 Remember—the people who work the polls on election day are regular people helping their communities. They play an important role in ensuring secure elections.  🗳 If you want to join thousands of other citizens serving America, consider helping people vote in your local community: https://lnkd.in/e26eWHCU

The DHS, FBI, CISA and other key partners have issued new guidance for defending against insider threat concerns that could materialize during the 2024 election cycle. With the election fast approaching, the guidance couldn’t be more timely. The overview discusses potential scenarios that could arise during the election, and recommendations for mitigation. “By establishing strong security measures, election officials can help ensure the integrity, reliability, and security of the election process, thereby reinforcing public confidence in the democratic system.” Read more: https://lnkd.in/gY-rkz7c #insiderthreat #electionsecurity #criticalinfrastructuresecurity #foreigninterference #socialengineering #insiderriskprogram #insiderriskmanagement #nationalsecurity

“Enhancing Defence: The Vital Role of Anti-Surveillance in Close Protection Teams 🛡️🕶 In the realm of close protection, the value of anti-surveillance tactics cannot be overstated. Surveilliance and Anti Surveillance has been an area i have specalised in, helping to deleope new tactics and procesures. Time after time the importance of this skill was over looked in favour of a team wrapped around an individual or asset. This incident serves to demonstrate to the close protection community to utalise the skill rather than ignore it in their protection plans, the strategic use of anti-surveillance measures becomes a formidable shield that fortifies our defence. 🌐 An Invisible Cloak: Just as close protection teams provide an unseen shield, anti-surveillance techniques allow us to operate discreetly amidst potential adversaries. Encryption, anonymisation, and other tools create a digital invisibility cloak. 🔍 Outsmarting the Adversary: By mastering anti-surveillance, we turn the tables on potential attackers. Our ability to detect and thwart their monitoring efforts strengthens our position and elevates our capacity to safeguard those under our care. 💼 Personalised Defence: Tailoring anti-surveillance strategies to specific scenarios bolsters our adaptability. Whether navigating crowds or high-risk situations, these measures are our personalised defence playbook. 🗣️ Advocacy for Security: Just as we stand as defenders, anti-surveillance advocacy reinforces our commitment to safeguarding privacy rights. Championing privacy legislation ensures a robust shield for both close protection teams and the individuals we serve. In the evolving landscape of defence, anti-surveillance emerges as a silent ally, enabling us to anticipate, outmanoeuvre, and protect against potential threats. As we continue to bolster our arsenal of skills, let us remember that privacy is our watchword and vigilance our anchor. #CloseProtection #SecurityStrategies #AntiSurveillance #DefendAndProtect #PrivacyMatters #SecureGuardians”

On the day of the general election, a total of 61 terrorist incidents took place across the country. As a result of these terrorist incidents, 16 people were killed and 54 people were injured. ....  This includes the disruption of mobile phone services to prevent terrorists from using mobile phone SIMs with communication channels and improvised explosive devices, widespread polling stations, especially in Balochistan, KPK and Punjab. The transmission of election results from rural areas and all these security measures was a time-consuming task. According to the Ministry of Interior, all security measures have been taken in the larger interest of the safety and security of the people of Pakistan. Vested interests will continue to fuel division as they seek to create chaos. #RespectMandate #PakistanElectionResults #PakElectionOutcome #PakVotes2024 #ElectionDayPakistan #PakDemocracy #ElectionResultsPK #ImranKhanPTI  https://lnkd.in/ejxCKvNv

As adversieries continue to focus on exploiting the vulnerability and high profile exposure potential, election comprimise pose, CounterCraft  ‘s Richard Barrell explains how our unique actionable threat intelligence, protects the integrity of electoral processes, learn more 👇🏻 #threatintelligence #electionprotection #countercraft

The TorchStone Global Executive Protection Intelligence Report for May 2024 is now available. Among other things, the report notes: -- There were at least three more assassinations and attempted assassinations of Mexican political figures in the final month before the country held elections on June 2. -- There were five incidents related to pro-Palestine/anti-Israel protest actions targeting high-profile individuals, which is a decline from the 12 incidents recorded in April. -- There were several notable incidents of stalkers targeting celebrities and former politicians. #protectiveintelligence #executiveprotection #corporatesecurity #protectivesecurity #personalsecurity https://lnkd.in/gD_DCWab

Reality: There is no evidence of any manipulation of NC election systems in any election. Security precautions are in place, and audits and recounts demonstrate accurate results. Myth: The election management system is easily manipulated. #NCpol #YourVoteCountsNC

𝐕𝐢𝐨𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐀𝐠𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐭 𝐋𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐬: 𝐀𝐂𝐋𝐄𝐃'𝐬 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐁𝐫𝐮𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐬 ACLED’s Andrea Carboni recently visited the European Commission in Brussels to discuss findings from our first annual report on violence against local officials worldwide. During this two-day visit, we engaged with various delegations to highlight how ACLED’s data can inform policy-makers and decision-makers in developing effective measures to protect local officials. In 2023 alone, #ACLED recorded close to 2,500 attacks against local government officials in 94 countries. Already in 2024, we have recorded 810 events resulting in 574 fatalities. This issue is critical, especially with voters in at least 64 countries heading to the polls this year. Our discussions focused on understanding regional threats and exploring better protection measures for local officials. Check out the full report to learn more about this urgent issue and our findings: https://lnkd.in/eZ2zc7nB