2024-05-13 20:46:36
“On Sunday, we recorded several minor incidents, but none of them were related to the election process,” says NKSC deputy director Antanas Aleknavičius.
NKSC specialists, in cooperation with the Central Election Commission (CEC) and its information technology service providers, monitored the main election networks and systems throughout the weekend. The websites of all presidential candidates were additionally monitored.
The NKSC threat analysis team was also strengthened during the election period. NKSC partners from the Pennsylvania National Guard of the United States of America joined her and monitored the cyberspace together.
“A calm Sunday is the result of several months of preparation and close cooperation with the CEC,” says A. Aleknavičius.
At the beginning of the year, NKSC specialists performed an inspection of CEC networks and information systems, assessed the management of cyber security risks. Theoretical cyber hygiene training was organized for the members of the election commissions, and then their ability to recognize e-mails of online fraudsters was improved. letters were checked in unannounced exercises.
2024-05-13 20:46:36