Trending...
- Colorado: Governor Polis: Congressional Republicans Causing Devastating, Negative Impact From Passing One Big Budget-Busting Bureaucracy-Building Act
- Get Outside Colorado! Colorado State Parks Welcome Visitors From Around the World
- Colorado Springs: Podcast: The Parking Plan
DENVER ~ Denver - In a joint effort, Governor Jared Polis and Secretary of State Jena Griswold announced today that all passwords have been updated and the security of affected active voting systems in Colorado has been verified. The operation was successfully completed on Thursday evening.
Secretary of State Jena Griswold expressed her gratitude to Governor Polis for deploying additional state resources to assist in the effort. She also reassured voters that Colorado has multiple layers of security in place to ensure fair and accurate elections.
Governor Polis also commended the swift work in updating the passwords, stating that every Coloradan can trust that their vote will be counted fairly and accurately. He acknowledged the critical need for immediate action and thanked the state employees and county clerk personnel who were involved in the effort.
The operation began on Wednesday, October 30, after Governor Polis was briefed on the situation. He immediately deployed human capital, air and ground assets, and other logistical support to the Secretary of State's Office. The changes to all affected passwords were completed within hours.
More on Colorado Desk
The operation involved eight staff members from the Department of State and an additional 22 state cybersecurity personnel directed by Governor Polis. All staff underwent appropriate background checks and training before working on election systems. They also worked in pairs under the observation of county elections officials.
Despite this password disclosure, there is no threat to Colorado's elections or impact on how ballots are counted. The changes were made as a precautionary measure.
Colorado's election process includes multiple layers of security. The passwords that were disclosed were only one part of a two-step process required to make changes to a voting system. They can only be used with physical access, which is restricted by secure rooms requiring ID badges for entry. These ID badges create access logs that track who enters secure areas and when. There is also 24/7 video camera recording on all election equipment.
More on Colorado Desk
County clerks are responsible for maintaining restricted access to secure ballot areas and can only share access information with background-checked individuals. Unauthorized access to voting equipment is a felony.
In addition, every Colorado voter casts a paper ballot, which is then audited during the Risk Limiting Audit to ensure that ballots were counted accurately according to voter intent.
If any Coloradans witness suspicious activity near an election site or experience election intimidation, they are encouraged to report it through the Community Member Suspicious Activity Report Form.
Overall, the joint effort between Governor Polis and Secretary of State Griswold was successful in updating all passwords and verifying the security of affected active voting systems in Colorado. The state remains committed to ensuring fair and secure elections for all eligible voters.
Secretary of State Jena Griswold expressed her gratitude to Governor Polis for deploying additional state resources to assist in the effort. She also reassured voters that Colorado has multiple layers of security in place to ensure fair and accurate elections.
Governor Polis also commended the swift work in updating the passwords, stating that every Coloradan can trust that their vote will be counted fairly and accurately. He acknowledged the critical need for immediate action and thanked the state employees and county clerk personnel who were involved in the effort.
The operation began on Wednesday, October 30, after Governor Polis was briefed on the situation. He immediately deployed human capital, air and ground assets, and other logistical support to the Secretary of State's Office. The changes to all affected passwords were completed within hours.
More on Colorado Desk
- Colorado Springs: A Renewed Promise: Mayor Yemi's Fourth of July letter to the community
- Quarterly Pest Control Services in Colorado Springs
- NASA Collaborative Agreement for Supply of Thin-Film Solar Tech for Orbital Application to Advance Development of Thin-Film PV Power Beaming: $ASTI
- Exciting New Era of Sports, Entertainment & Gaming Innovation Spotlighted by Rebrand of Expanding AI Driven, Online Fan Engagement Company: SEGG Media
- Service Ninjas Debuts First-of-Its-Kind "Membership" Platform for Home Service Pros
The operation involved eight staff members from the Department of State and an additional 22 state cybersecurity personnel directed by Governor Polis. All staff underwent appropriate background checks and training before working on election systems. They also worked in pairs under the observation of county elections officials.
Despite this password disclosure, there is no threat to Colorado's elections or impact on how ballots are counted. The changes were made as a precautionary measure.
Colorado's election process includes multiple layers of security. The passwords that were disclosed were only one part of a two-step process required to make changes to a voting system. They can only be used with physical access, which is restricted by secure rooms requiring ID badges for entry. These ID badges create access logs that track who enters secure areas and when. There is also 24/7 video camera recording on all election equipment.
More on Colorado Desk
- BIYA Forecasts 2025 Surge with ¥300M ($41.8 M USD) in Revenue and ¥25M Profit from Cloud Based HR Solutions: Baiya Intl. Group (N A S D A Q: BIYA)
- Paul E. Saperstein Co. Announces Geographic Expansion of Auction Services
- Faex Health Launches Free App That Delivers Instant Gut Insights—No Labs, No Guesswork
- Florida Broker Bent Danholm Featured in the Daily Mail's U.S. Real Estate Coverage
- Robin Launches Legal Intelligence Platform to solve intelligence gap in Fortune 500 legal teams
County clerks are responsible for maintaining restricted access to secure ballot areas and can only share access information with background-checked individuals. Unauthorized access to voting equipment is a felony.
In addition, every Colorado voter casts a paper ballot, which is then audited during the Risk Limiting Audit to ensure that ballots were counted accurately according to voter intent.
If any Coloradans witness suspicious activity near an election site or experience election intimidation, they are encouraged to report it through the Community Member Suspicious Activity Report Form.
Overall, the joint effort between Governor Polis and Secretary of State Griswold was successful in updating all passwords and verifying the security of affected active voting systems in Colorado. The state remains committed to ensuring fair and secure elections for all eligible voters.
0 Comments
Latest on Colorado Desk
- Local Interior House Painter in Denver, CO
- SacraPod Suites Unveils AI-Powered 'Work + Rest' Smart Hospitality Model for Retrofitting Underused Motels Across the U.S
- Top Rated Painting Services In Berkeley Lake Park Denver, CO
- From Real Estate to Reel Power: H.L Woods Carves His Legacy as a Cutting-Edge Visionary Filmmaker
- New Release: 'The Invisible Alternative' Unveiled by Atrisk Corporation, Resilient
- Colorado: Governor Polis Appoints Eang M. Man to the Boulder County Court
- Governor Polis Appoints Coloradans to Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission
- Colorado: Hickenlooper, Polis, DeGette, Neguse, Crow, Pettersen Denounce Republicans' Reckless Budget Bill, Pressure House Members to Vote Against It
- Cynthia Pinot Among Artists Selected for Renowned London Art Biennale 2025
- Real Estate Experts Highlight Jersey Shore as a Smart Buy in 2025
- Colorado: Governor Polis: Congressional Republicans Causing Devastating, Negative Impact From Passing One Big Budget-Busting Bureaucracy-Building Act
- Colorado: Governor Polis Celebrates 4th of July, Marking 249 Years of Independence From Monarchy and Tyranny
- $18 Price Target Issued in New Research Report After $34 Million Revenue Forecast from Acquisition; $101.5 Million Net Revenue in 2025; NAS DAQ: IQST
- West Dentistry Welcomes New Oral Surgeon to Enhance Patient Care
- The AML Shop Launches New Financial Investigations Unit, Appoints Director to Lead the Initiative
- Raidium révolutionne le diagnostic de la Sclérose en Plaques en partenariat avec l'Hôpital Fondation Adolphe de Rothschild
- New Podcast "Spreading the Good BUZZ" Hosted by Josh and Heidi Case Launches July 7th with Explosive Global Reach and a Mission to Transform Lives
- The Herbal Care, Led by Markel Bababekov, Becomes a Top Dispensary in NYC's Upper East Side
- Trump Administration Freezes $71 Million in Education Grants for Colorado, Hurting Students, Teachers, and the Economy
- Colorado Springs: City releases final parking and curb management plan