Protecting Your Vote
Posted on November 6, 2018 by Keith Lynn
Dr. Alec Yasinsac spoke with Jason Carter of WKRG about cybersecurity at the polls and the importance of election security.
According to WKRG, "Technology makes counting millions of votes a near instant calculation. But it's also made elections vulnerable to hackers. After all, a computer and an access point is the only weapon a hacker needs.
University of South Alabama Computing School Dean, Dr. Alec Yasinsac, has led investigations into election tampering for nearly two decades."
Read More about Protecting Your Vote: A look at cybersecurity at the polls WKRG article
Share on Social Media
-
Two School of Computing Faculty Members receive USANAA Awards
The University of South Alabama National Alumni Association annually r...
September 2, 2025 -
Dr. Jesse Ables Receives $155,000 NSF Grant for Explainable Intrusion Detection Research
Dr. Jesse Ables has been awarded a $155,000 grant from the National Sc...
August 29, 2025 -
The School of Computing has launched a new fully online bachelor's degree program in Information Systems
The University of South Alabama School of Computing has launched a new...
May 8, 2025 -
SoC faculty member featured at 3rd Annual Research and Technology Showcase
The Office of Research and Economic Development hosted its 3rd Annual ...
November 1, 2024