Cybersecurity agency protects democratic institutions from election threats [Video]

PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) – You know about the FBI, and in this Navy Town, chances are you’ve heard of NCIS. But what about CISA?

CISA, or the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, is the agency charged with tracking high tech criminals who are trying to meddle with the Nov. 5 elections.

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Formed in 2018, CISA’s media rollout has the vibe of a prime-time television show introduction.

“Every day, federal, state and local officials across our country work tirelessly to safeguard the security and resilience of the golden thread of American democracy,” Agency Director Jen Easterly said.

CISA is on the move with other agencies in order to track cyber criminals around the globe.

“The reality is, election infrastructure has never been more secure,” Easterly said.

Thursday, the FBI announced it’s investigating cyber criminals who created fake video of ballots being destroyed in Pennsylvania.

Russian actors made fake video depicting mail-in …