The cybersecurity project includes state-by-state workshops for state and local elections officials to educate and raise awareness of cyberthreats.
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Election cybersecurity: What’s new for 2026
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
11 a.m. – Noon PT
USC Capital Campus, Room 202 and Online
The USC Annenberg Center on Communication Leadership and Policy is pleased to host a forum titled "Election Cybersecurity: What’s New for 2026" at the USC Capital Campus. Government and campaign officials will address new challenges created by AI-enabled cyber attacks - and how to defend against them. The event will be held in a hybrid format (in person and online) on Tuesday, August 18, at 2:00 p.m. ET / 11:00 a.m. PT.
This program is open to all eligible individuals. USC Annenberg operates all of its programs and activities consistent with the University’s Notice of Non-Discrimination. Eligibility is not determined based on race, sex, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or any other prohibited factor.