While President Barack Obama and the FBI have both warned that this year’s election could be compromised by hackers, some Silicon Valley tech thinkers say a solution to hacking vulnerability lies in taking secret computer codes public for open inspection, meaning anyone can view the computer code that runs the systems.
It might seem counter-intuitive, but a half-dozen computer security experts tell NBC Bay Area Investigative Unit that by making the computer code that runs voting systems public and open for inspection it would increase security and reduce vulnerability.
And the timing for a change in systems is good. Experts say the proprietary systems used today are at the end of their lifespan and need to be replaced.
“Depending on the county in California, you’re looking at a system that’s maybe 15 years old, based on 20-year-old technology or even older,” says California Secretary of State Alex Padilla.
So seize the moment urge proponents of open source computer software in new voting systems. For the full article click here
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