Are Voting Machine Security Standards Enough?

The revelations about Election Systems and Software (ES&S), one of the nation’s most prominent voting machine manufacturers, have sparked significant concerns regarding the security and integrity of the United States’ electoral process. Alleged unauthorized access capabilities and resistance to transparency about system operations have raised alarm about the adherence to cybersecurity protocols and best practices, as outlined by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA). The situation underscores the urgent need for thorough scrutiny and accountability in the mechanisms that underpin democratic practices.