Pwned: The Information Security Podcast

Pwned: The Information Security Podcast


Episode 195 - Reflections on Election Security

February 09, 2024

In a discussion covering election issues from disinformation to voter access, Justin Fimlaid and Jack Danahy are both dispelling and reinforcing listener concerns about the impact of technology and cyber threats on the upcoming elections. Tune in for an in-depth discussion on disinformation, newly proposed government/social media contact restrictions, and a look into what may come (or that the team think should come) to deliver more secure elections in the future.


Key Takeaways:

00:00 – Title Sequence

00:22 – Introduction

04:16 – Social media and influencing elections

06:50 – Disinformation from the very beginning

10:33 – Can we ever go back to disconnected elections?

13:47 – Trusting election security technology

16:37 – Estonia’s voting technology

18:43 – Voting ID’s and intrusiveness

21:33 – Education and election awareness

24:30 – Wrapping up


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