It is election season in the United States and there continues to be a lot of FUD around the security of our elections. We decided to sit down with an expert to discuss election security and how citizens here in the United States should consider this civic event.
Join host Justin Beals and guest Mark Listes as they delve into the critical topic of election security. Mark, CEO of Pendulum and former Head of Policy at the U.S. Election Assistance Commission, shares his extensive expertise on managing election security and the intricate relationship between technology and trust in the electoral process. They explore the complexities of pre-vote misinformation, the robustness of various voting systems, and how the integrity of election results is maintained amidst emerging cybersecurity threats. Mark also highlights Pendulum's new tool, ElectionIQ, which aids businesses in navigating election-related risks. The discussion sheds light on the vital role of trust and participation in sustaining democracy, making it a must-listen for cybersecurity professionals seeking to understand the current landscape of election integrity.
What is Secure Talk Podcast?
Secure Talk reviews the latest threats, tips, and trends on security, innovation, and compliance.
Host Justin Beals interviews leading privacy, security and technology executives to discuss best practices related to IT security, data protection and compliance. Based in Seattle, he previously served as the CTO of NextStep and Koru, which won the 2018 Most Impactful Startup award from Wharton People Analytics. He is the creator of the patented Training, Tracking & Placement System and the author of “Aligning curriculum and evidencing learning effectiveness using semantic mapping of learning assets,” published in the International Journal of Emerging Technologies in Learning (iJet). Justin earned a BA from Fort Lewis College.