National cybersecurity agency says elections are more secure than ever [Video]

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National experts report this year’s elections face their biggest threats, but the process is more secure than ever.

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) was formed in 2018 to serve as the U.S.’s cyber defense agency.

CISA also watches over critical infrastructure such as elections.

Jen Easterly, director of CISA, said it’s important to remember threats have never been more complex. However, election infrastructure has never been more secure.

“I have spent an enormous amount of time traveling the country, working with election officials,” she said. “And I can tell you that I have enormous confidence in the security and integrity of election infrastructure.”

She explained that the machines Americans use to vote are not connected to the internet. Additionally, over 97% of registered voters will pass …