How Coordinated Vulnerability Disclosure Can Boost Election Integrity and Public Perception

This article summarizes outcomes from the Election Security Research Forum (ESFR) and advocates for broader adoption of Coordinated Vulnerability Disclosure (CVD) across election technology providers and public-sector agencies; it highlights collaboration between ethical hackers, vendors, and government, cites adoption examples (e.g., Ohio, Iowa), and provides practical guidance on implementing CVD programs, partnerships, tooling, and funding sources.