The article discusses how election interference, usually associated with government concerns, is also a critical issue for enterprise cybersecurity. Malicious actors target enterprises, political organizations, social networks, and media to manipulate information, impacting opinions and potentially votes. Nation-states like China, Russia, and Iran engage in covert intelligence operations to influence elections globally, boosting their cyber capabilities
The USA sees increased political divisiveness, making it vulnerable to foreign influence. Russia, through RT, is known for disinformation campaigns, while China and Iran also engage in spreading divisive narratives. General Timothy D. Haugh highlights the importance for CISOs in understanding and countering foreign threats. CISOs are advised to educate on internal political opinion differences, promote civil dialogue, and be wary of covert influence entities using commercial infrastructure. The article emphasizes the necessity for organizations to be vigilant and proactive in combating nation-state disinformation to safeguard both their operations and the integrity of the election process. ```https://www.csoonline.com/article/3560497/governments-fear-election-interference-but-its-an-enterprise-cybersecurity-problem-too.html