Don't Go Postal
Offers actionable fixes and process improvements for vendors and state governments to secure vote-by-mail systems and registration.
Summary
Vulnerabilities in Mail-In Voting Infrastructure
As election administrators shifted heavily toward mail-in voting, new operational vulnerabilities emerged spanning voter registration databases, ballot printing, and postal chain-of-custody.
Actionable Security Solutions for State Governments
Rather than merely documenting flaws, state agencies and voting equipment vendors can implement straightforward administrative and cryptographic safeguards to protect mailed ballots.
Securing the Voter Registration Lifecycle
Harden voter registration portals and mail ballot request pipelines by deploying robust identity verification, automated voter notifications, and rate-limited backend interfaces.
Practical Protections for Complex Election Systems
Adopting transparent tracking barcodes and standardized chain-of-custody verification ensures resilient vote-by-mail processes while maintaining broad democratic access.
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