Jen Easterly, the director of the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), has reassured Americans that the nation's election systems are more secure than ever, effectively preventing foreign adversaries from altering election outcomes.

Easterly emphasized that even attempts by foreign actors like Russia and Iran to influence voter perceptions will not materially affect the election results.

She also highlighted that misinformation campaigns have led to increased physical threats against election officials, which she described as corrosive to democracy.

U.S. intelligence agencies and tech firms have identified Russian and Iranian actors using fake websites and social media to spread misinformation and influence American voters.

In response to these threats, the Biden administration has taken significant actions, including seizing over two dozen Kremlin-run fake websites and charging individuals involved in election-related hacking.

Easterly clarified that CISA does not monitor or censor social media content, despite allegations of government censorship.

While misinformation remains a significant concern, Easterly confirmed that her agency has not detected any cyber activities specifically targeting election infrastructure.

She acknowledged the potential for disruptions, such as natural disasters or cyber attacks, but reassured that these would not impact the counting of votes.

Election officials have enhanced cybersecurity measures, including access controls and regular testing of voting equipment to identify vulnerabilities.

Easterly encouraged voters to engage with local election offices and volunteer as poll workers to better understand the election processes.

She also noted that China is showing interest in influencing the upcoming 2024 election.

Easterly warned that foreign adversaries may exploit the post-election vote counting period to undermine confidence in the results, emphasizing the need for patience.