Safeguarding and Advancing Confidence in Elections Through Integrated Legal, Cybersecurity, and Technology Capabilities
Election security is not defined by a single system or a single moment. It is shaped by how well legal, technical, and operational risks are anticipated, aligned, and managed over time. From protecting systems and data to navigating recounts, campaign finance issues, and voter protection efforts, clients face a landscape where technical and legal risks converge.
Ice Miller brings these elements together to help clients prepare, respond, and lead with confidence.
Why Ice Miller
Integrated, Multidisciplinary Election Security Approach. Election-related risk does not exist in silos. Cyber incidents, misinformation, operational disruption, campaign finance scrutiny, and post-election disputes often intersect and escalate simultaneously.
Ice Miller’s integrated approach connects cybersecurity, technology, litigation, regulatory, and election law capabilities into one coordinated strategy so clients can move forward with clarity and alignment.
Built for Real Conditions, Not Theory. Election issues move quickly and often unfold under public scrutiny. Clients need clear direction, not abstract analysis. We help clients prepare for and operate in high-pressure situations through incident response planning, tabletop exercises, and practical playbooks that guide decision-making in real time.
Real-World Governemnt & Law Experience. Our team brings firsthand experience from the agencies and institutions responsible for protecting elections and critical infrastructure:
- Former DHS/CISA Cybersecurity Advisor who served as Indiana's federal election cybersecurity lead across all 92 counties
- 20+ years of FBI law enforcement experience, including cybercrime and national security operations
- Current and former elected officials who understand public scrutiny, high-stakes deadlines, and the weight of consequential decisions under pressure
- Decades of political process, legislative strategy, and government affairs experience at the state and local level
- Data security, privacy, and government investigations experience, with a background in software development for the defense industry
Cyber and Technology at the Core. We embed cybersecurity and technology insight into every engagement, helping clients identify vulnerabilities and strengthen resilience across systems, campaigns, and supporting infrastructure. Our approach aligns with leading frameworks and addresses emerging risks, including misinformation and unauthorized access.
Prepared for High-Stakes Moments. Election challenges often unfold quickly and under public scrutiny. We help clients prepare for these moments with practical, decision-ready guidance, from incident response and crisis management to recount strategy and regulatory response.
Full Lifecycle Coverage From Preparation Through Post-Election. Few Can Match It. Most firms approach election issues through a single lens. Ice Miller integrates cyber, operational, and legal disciplines, including campaign finance compliance and enforcement, recounts, and voter protection strategies, to address the full lifecycle of election risk.
Who We Serve
Ice Miller’s Election Security practice serves clients across the election ecosystem from the officials who run elections to the candidates and campaigns that participate in them.
- State and local election officials
- Campaign and political committees
- Candidates and elected officials
- Government agencies and election administrators
- Critical infrastructure operators supporting elections
- Voter protection organizations and advocacy groups
Integrated Election Security & Operational Resilience Services
Cybersecurity, Operational, & Technology Risk
We help clients identify vulnerabilities and take practical steps to reduce risk across systems, infrastructure, and campaign environments.
- Cyber risk assessments and threat modeling
- Election preparation workflow and dependency analysis
- Access control and system hardening strategies
- Vendor and third-party risk evaluation and program development
- Incident response planning for cyber, physical, and operational events
- Preparation for misinformation and reputational threats
- Executive and public communications support during cyber, physical, and operational incidents
Election Operations & Preparedness Planning
Election preparedness begins long before ballots are cast. We help organizations prepare for the operational realities surrounding election administration, disruption response, and continuity of services.
We focus on practical readiness so state and/or local teams know what to do when something goes wrong.
- Election Day planning and operational checklists
- Continuity of operations and recovery planning
- Tabletop exercises with leadership, IT, and external partners
- Training for election staff and supporting functions
- Physical security and election worker safety preparedness
- Coordination with emergency management and critical infrastructure resilience efforts involving state, local, and federal stakeholders.
Campaign & Candidate Security Risk Management
Campaigns face unique risks tied to data, communications, and public perception. We help clients manage those risks without slowing momentum.
- Campaign cybersecurity assessments
- Account and access protection strategies
- Staff awareness training focused on phishing, impersonation, and secure communications practices
- Response planning for misinformation, impersonation, and deepfakes
- Executive digital protection guidance for candidates and campaign leadership
Campaign Finance, Recounts, & Voter Protection
Election risk does not end with security. Election preparedness also includes the ability to navigate legal, regulatory, and post-election operational challenges. Legal challenges and regulatory issues often determine outcomes.
Our team brings experience in:
- Campaign finance compliance and enforcement matters
- Recounts and election-related disputes
- Voter protection strategies and advisory support
Securing Trust in Every Step
Election security is ultimately about confidence.
We help clients build and protect that confidence through clarity, coordination, and practical execution.
Contact Our Team
Whether you are preparing for an election cycle, responding to an incident or navigating a post-election dispute, Ice Miller’s integrated election security team is ready to engage.
