US Elections 2024: Testing of a New Voting System Soon to Be Launched to Protect Democracy's Sacredness

Securing 2024: Defending US Elections through Investment and Reform (Image credit- Alliance for Securing Democracy )

The destiny of the US and its next leaders into a new four-year term, particularly for the President and Vice President roles, would shortly be decided by the impending 2024 national elections. But a new system will be tested by the US CIS later this year to make sure everything runs well and prevent any issues in the future. The most recent elections, which were held during the pandemic, were held almost four years ago, and they did so using voting equipment that was already state-of-the-art. In advance of the 2024 U.S. presidential election, the Center for Internet Security (CIS), a nonprofit organization dedicated to enhancing the cybersecurity posture of organizations and individuals, announced plans to start a national testing program for new voting technology. [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="900"] Image credit- CSMonitor.com[/caption] To increase trust and confidence in the democratic process, the initiative intends to systematically evaluate the security and integrity of technology crucial to the voting systems used in U.S. elections. The CIS has taken the initiative to create a thorough testing program to assess the security of new voting technology in light of the rising concern over cybersecurity and election integrity. To allow enough time for testing and the implementation of any necessary modifications, the voluntary program is scheduled to commence by September 2023, well before the 2024 presidential election. This new approach will depend on how state offices use it, but there is a lot of interest in the technology, claims Interesting Engineering. The objective is to safeguard democracy in the country and make sure that there are no issues with voting machines or other voting procedures when the country elects its next president. The election is a moment when the country will be divided over its ideas, ideals, and aspirations because picking a leader who can balance both sides and serve the people is not a choice that can be made quickly. [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="594"] Image credit- Tech Times[/caption] This does not take into account the numerous inspections that take place during this time, especially because mail-in votes are still considered to be the safest voting method by cyber security experts. The internet and social media are also the most important factor during the election season since people express their opinions and engage in debate there. Also read: Best New App of the Year Category Voting Added to Google Play Store However, one of the most contentious issues from the past was electoral violence. As a result, social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter, and others are considering outlawing online postings that contain "militarized language," false information, and misinformation. A considerable effort is being made to improve the security and integrity of voting systems via the Center for Internet Security's national testing program for new voting technologies before the 2024 U.S. presidential election. The CIS aspires to increase public trust in the election process by conducting thorough evaluations of voting technology and disclosing its results and recommendations in a clear and concise manner.