Demystifying Hacking for Government Officials
The National Association of Secretaries of State (NASS) and security researchers share lessons from building trust and collaboration around election infrastructure.
Summary
Building Bridges with State and Local Governments
State and local government officials oversee critical public services, including election administration and municipal utilities, but often lack technical familiarity with cybersecurity research.
The NASS Hacking Demystified Initiative
Panelists detail the 'Hacking Demystified' program created by the National Association of Secretaries of State (NASS), which connects election officials with ethical hackers in interactive workshops.
Overcoming Mutual Misconceptions and Fear
By engaging officials in live demonstrations, researchers help demystify vulnerability discovery, transforming adversarial perceptions into productive collaborative partnerships.
Expanding Collaborative Programs Nationwide
The session facilitates interactive brainstorming to scale researcher-government educational programs across state agencies and municipal bodies.
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