Security Protocols for Voting Systems and ePBs
This content outlines the security protocols and statutory methods enforced for voting systems and electronic pollbooks (ePBs). It emphasizes the importance of secure seals, documentation, and auditing to prevent unauthorized access and ensure the integrity of the electoral process.
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Physical and Cyber Security Physical and Cyber Security Valerie Warycha Co-Counsel Indiana Election Division 2023 Election Administrator s Conference December 12-14, 2022 Background vector created by freepik - www.freepik.com
Security Policy for Voting Systems and ePBs Each county election board may have a security protocol to secure its voting systems and ePBs which must contain an audit trail to detect unauthorized access to the systems or ePBs The security protocol must be adopted by unanimous vote of the entire board (and must be filed with IED when approved) If CEB has not adopted a security protocol then board must use the methods set forth in state law Background vector created by freepik - www.freepik.com IC 3-11-15-46
Statutory Security Method for Voting System & ePBs CEB must place a uniquely numbered seal on each voting system and ePB to secure the equipment and allow for post- election auditing The seal has been prescribed by IED via VSTOP memo The seal must be placed on each voting system and ePB once the canvassing of the vote on election day is complete and must remain in place except when the CEB orders its unsealing for one of these reasons: To conduct maintenance on the system or ePB or prepare the system for the next election in the county To install certified updates to the hardware, software, or firmware of the system or update the ePB Conduct a public test or audit that is required by law For the CEB to correct an error under IC 3-12-5-14 or when ordered unsealed during a recount or contest action Background vector created by freepik - www.freepik.com IC 3-11-15-46
Statutory Security Method for Voting System & ePBs CEB must reseal the equipment immediately after completing the reason the equipment was first unsealed The equipment may remain unsealed when the device is prepared for election day until the canvass for that election is completed CEB must document each time the equipment is sealed and unsealed including Identifying the serial number of each voting system or ePB that is sealed and unsealed The date of the sealing or unsealing took place The individual who sealed or unsealed the device Background vector created by freepik - www.freepik.com IC 3-11-15-46
Voting System Delivery to Polls Only the following can deliver a voting system to the polls: County Election Board Two-person team designated by CEB with each member affiliated with a different party of the two appointed CEB members (One D & One R) Commercial delivery entity under contract with CEB Team members or commercial delivery company employees cannot be imprisoned, subject to lawful or home detention, on probation, parole, or placed in a community corrections program Team members and commercial delivery employees must execute CEB-1A form after delivery of voting system to polling location or vote center and file with CEB Person receiving the unit must also affix their signature Background vector created by freepik - www.freepik.com IC 3-11-3-10
Voting System Return from Polls Only the following can return a voting system from the polls: County Election Board Two-person team designated by CEB with each member affiliated with a different party of the two appointed CEB members (One D & One R) Commercial delivery entity under contract with CEB Can return from polls at any time after Election Day to secure storage facility designated by county. Team members or commercial delivery company employees cannot be imprisoned, subject to lawful or home detention, on probation, parole, or placed in a community corrections program Team members and commercial delivery employees must execute CEB-1C form after delivery of voting system from polling location or vote center and file with CEB Person receiving the unit must also affix their signature Background vector created by freepik - www.freepik.com IC 3-12-3-2.2 | IC 3-12-3.5-4.5
Voting System Return from Polls Form CEB-1C must certify that: Voting systems remained in custody of each of the two individuals during entire time systems were being returned. No unauthorized person has access to any voting system during return. The name and signature of person who received voting system and date that system was delivered to custody of that individual. Completed Form CEB-1C must be filed with county election board immediately upon return of voting system NOTE: All electronic pollbooks at precinct or vote center must be immediately delivered by inspector and judge of opposite party with other election material on election night from that location and secured by county election board. Background vector created by freepik - www.freepik.com IC 3-11-3-10 | IC 3-11-3-11 | IC 3-12-3-2.2 | IC 3-12-3.5-4.5
