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40 days to midterms, election officials say new US cyber plan comes too late
The 13-page plan says DHS will provide free cybersecurity and physical security services as election officials warn support remains reduced.
- On Thursday, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency released an election infrastructure security plan 40 days before November's midterms, detailing potential threats and services offered to protect the vote.
- Last year, the Trump administration cut 1,000 employees and slashed $10 million from CISA's cybersecurity initiatives, forcing election officials to pay for private security services instead.
- Contradicting Department of Homeland Security claims of "consistently supported" services, numerous election officials told The Associated Press that essential tabletop exercises and system tests were unavailable this year.
- Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin originally promised the plan by mid-August, arriving late as CISA has operated without a Senate-confirmed director throughout Trump's second term, cycling through acting leaders.
- Early voting has already commenced in Minneapolis, Minnesota, with voters casting ballots on Friday, Sept. 18, 2026, underscoring the urgent need for security as November's midterm elections approach.
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CISA pledges election security support after cuts weakened ties with states
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency is pledging to strengthen threat sharing and coordination with election officials ahead of the midterms, following administration cuts that state officials say weakened those relationships and their access to federal cybersecurity expertise. The 2026 Election Infrastructure Security Plan, released Thursday, identifies CISA’s 10 regional directors as election security advisers and describes a f…
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Exclusive: Trump Admin Releases Blueprint To Protect Election Infrastructure Ahead Of Midterms
The 2026 Election Infrastructure Security Plan includes numerous tools and services that election officials can use to protect election infrastructure in the midterms.
·Houston, United States
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