The Hackers Protecting the U.S. Midterm Elections

The video discusses the ongoing threat of election hacking, highlighting the role of ethical hackers in identifying vulnerabilities. It addresses concerns about trust in these hackers and emphasizes the importance of maintaining election integrity to preserve public trust. The discussion also covers potential solutions and the future of cybersecurity in protecting critical infrastructure.

What was a significant step taken by the Obama administration to protect electronic voting systems?

• Banning electronic voting machines

• Implementing blockchain technology in voting

• Naming them part of the nation's critical infrastructure

• Outsourcing election management to private firms

What is the primary role of ethical hackers according to the CEO of Hacker One?

• To develop antivirus software

• To hack into systems for personal gain

• To find and report security vulnerabilities

• To create new hacking tools

How does Hacker One ensure the trustworthiness of its ethical hackers?

• By providing them with government security clearances

• By offering them high salaries

• By allowing them to work anonymously

• By vetting, testing, and tracking their activities

What is a major concern regarding the integrity of election systems?

• The lack of voter participation

• The erosion of public trust in the system

• The alteration of election results

• The high cost of maintaining electronic systems

What is a potential risk to the US infrastructure mentioned in the video?

• Natural disasters

• Cyber attacks on the electric grid

• Political instability

• Economic recession