Caeleste Institute for Frontier Sciences

CLEAR - Cybersecurity for Legitimate Elections and Active Resilience

Upholding the Integrity of Democratic Processes

In today’s socio-political climate, electoral integrity is threatened by a multifaceted array of digital risks, from cyber attacks targeting infrastructure to sophisticated disinformation campaigns eroding public trust. CLEAR – Cybersecurity for Legitimate Elections and Active Resilience – is our all-in-one, purpose-built platform that enables election authorities to comprehensively safeguard every stage of the democratic process. This integrated toolkit brings together cutting-edge technology, real-time intelligence, and proven operational procedures to ensure elections remain transparent, resilient, and worthy of public confidence.

 

What’s in the Toolkit:

  • Risk Assessment Modules: Proactively identify and remediate vulnerabilities within electoral IT infrastructure, voter registration systems, and operational processes before they can be exploited by malicious actors.
  • Threat Intelligence Feeds: Benefit from curated, timely intelligence on evolving cyber threats specific to the electoral context, allowing authorities to stay ahead of adversarial tactics and techniques.
  • Unified Monitoring Dashboards: Gain real-time, holistic visibility into the health and security of critical electoral networks and systems, enabling immediate awareness of any anomalous activity.
  • Structured Response Playbooks & ECIRP: Enable fast, coordinated, and effective incident response with pre-defined workflows and a dedicated Election Cyber Incident Response Plan (ECIRP), minimising impact and restoring operations swiftly.
  • Scenario-Based Training & Drills: Build human and technical resilience through realistic, table-top exercises and simulation drills that prepare every team member for potential crisis scenarios.
  • Disinformation Monitoring & Countermeasures: Detect, track, and analyse coordinated digital manipulation and influence campaigns across social media platforms, providing the insights needed to mount effective public communications counter-strategies.
  • Best Practice Guidance: Access a comprehensive library of standards, frameworks, and regulatory recommendations to ensure all processes align with the highest levels of electoral integrity.

How CLEAR Empowers Authorities:

CLEAR operates as a connected, integrated platform that guides authorities through the entire electoral cycle. It empowers teams to systematically assess risks, monitor threats continuously, respond to incidents rapidly with confidence, and adapt strategies based on lessons learned. By uniting advanced technology with actionable intelligence and proven procedures, CLEAR is the essential partner for any nation committed to upholding the digital integrity of its democracy.

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