National Guard to activate cybersecurity teams in 14 states ahead of midterm elections
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The National Guard announced it will be activating cybersecurity teams in 14 states ahead of the midterms on Tuesday in efforts to protect election infrastructure against cyber threats.
"Cyber’s that new domain. It’s a man-made domain," said Air Force Maj. Gen. Rich Neely, head of the Illinois National Guard, according to media outlet StateScoop. "Our goal is to make sure we have as secure elections as possible. We are at the really beginning stages of this."
National Guard Cyber Forces provided support in eight states during primary elections earlier this year and are reportedly prepared to protect the integrity of the midterms if necessary.
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