US cybersecurity agency releases election infrastructure plan 40 days before midterms

The US cybersecurity agency released an election infrastructure security plan on Thursday, approximately 40 days before the November midterm elections. The plan outlines potential threats to election systems and details services the agency will offer to election officials to safeguard the vote. This release follows a promise by Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin to have the plan ready by mid-August. The Trump administration is reportedly working to initiate efforts to assist states in protecting their voting systems. However, some election officials contend that these efforts are insufficient and delayed, particularly after the administration reduced the agency's election security work last year, leading officials to seek private services. Secretary Mullin emphasized the importance of election security for national security and the integrity of the country's leadership selection process.