Like all ES&S ballot tabulation equipment, the purpose-built DS200 precinct-based scanner and vote tabulator maintains the highest levels of physical and digital security controls. This paper-based system maintains paper vote records and takes digital images of each processed ballot.
PHYSICAL AND SYSTEM ACCESS CONTROLS
• The DS200 uses physical and system access controls, including lockable doors, tamper-evident seals and access codes to secure sensitive components and election files, and a key-locked case for transport and shipping.
• Each administrative function requires password authentication for completion, and units are configured to require a passcode before polls are opened.
SYSTEM APPLICATION CONTROLS
• The DS200 is paired with an encrypted card inside the unit containing the firmware. This technology ensures the card cannot be taken out of the machine and altered, viewed, or changed. The DS200 can detect a counterfeit card and will not even start.
• The unit only accepts approved and certified USB drives to prevent unauthorized data transfers or uploads.
ENCRYPTION, HASH VALIDATION AND DIGITAL SIGNATURES
• The unit allows election officials to validate that all resident firmware matches the firmware version certified for use in that jurisdiction.
• All data generated during the polls is digitally signed and encrypted at poll close.
AUDIT LOGS
• The DS200 generates a detailed audit log of all actions and events that occurred on the unit, which can be printed at any time. Every action and event, including access attempts, access of system functions and errors, is logged and timestamped.
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Posted By: Steve Williams
Wednesday, December 2nd 2020 at 8:52AM
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