CARVER Vuln Analysis & US Voting System
Applies the military CARVER targeting and vulnerability analysis matrix to evaluate systemic risks and physical attack vectors across the US election system.
Summary
Origins of the CARVER Vulnerability Framework
Developed by the Office of Strategic Services (OSS) during World War II, the CARVER matrix assesses complex systems across six factors: Criticality, Accessibility, Recuperability, Vulnerability, Effect, and Recognizability.
Applying CARVER to Election Infrastructure
The panel evaluates US election infrastructure through the CARVER methodology, modeling the entire voting lifecycle from voter registration databases and ballot printing to physical voting machines and post-election tabulation.
Identifying Systemic Weaknesses and Chokepoints
Applying objective scoring matrices highlights critical infrastructure vulnerabilities, particularly around physical ballot custody chains, supply chain logistics, and centralized county tabulation systems.
Strategic Defense and Threat Mitigation
Using structured threat frameworks like CARVER allows election officials and cybersecurity defenders to prioritize defensive investments, harden physical access controls, and build operational resilience.
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