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Can Voters Detect Malicious Manipulation of Ballot Marking Devices?

Offered By: IEEE via YouTube

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Course Description

Overview

Explore a comprehensive analysis of voter behavior and security vulnerabilities associated with ballot marking devices (BMDs) in this IEEE conference talk. Delve into the findings of a large-scale study conducted in a realistic polling place setting, examining how effectively voters detect and report errors on printed ballots. Learn about the potential risks of BMD manipulation and the impact of various interventions designed to improve voter verification. Discover evidence-based recommendations for enhancing the security of BMD-based elections, and gain insights into the challenges of ensuring election integrity in the face of evolving voting technologies.

Syllabus

Intro
What's a ballot marking device (BMD)?
Attacking the Scanner
Attacking the BMD
BMDs in Context
Other research questions
Study Design
Participant Demographics
Non-intervention experiments
Ineffective intervention experiments
Effective Script experiments
Effective Slate experiments
Other Findings
Limitations
Takeaways


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IEEE Symposium on Security and Privacy

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