Introduction
The November 5, 2024 U.S. elections concluded with no significant cyber disruptions reported, thanks to widespread preparations. This article highlights how, unlike some fears, voting machines and tally systems ran smoothly (bolstered by audits and paper backups in many states) and no major disinformation cyber-campaign derailed the process.
Lessons Learned Since 2016
We cite officials who noted only isolated attempts at DDoS attacks on state voter information sites, which were quickly mitigated. The calm outcome is attributed to lessons learned since 2016 – including federal coordination through CISA and improved information-sharing with campaigns.
Robust Defense and Public Awareness
While threats from nation-state hackers remained through Election Day, robust defense and public awareness proved effective. This success story offers a blueprint in cyber resilience and is welcome news for IT security teams in the public sector.
