Total Requirements
89
Fully Compliant
87
Partially Compliant
2
Compliance Rate
97.8%
Architecture
System Architecture Requirements
Design principles and architectural standards for voting systems
| Control ID | Requirement | Status | Implementation Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| ARCH-1.1 | Modular Design — System shall implement modular architecture with clearly defined interfaces | COMPLIANT | Microservices architecture with containerized components. REST APIs with OpenAPI specifications. Clear separation between authentication, ballot marking, tabulation, and audit modules. |
| ARCH-1.2 | Fail-Safe Design — System must fail in a secure state that preserves election integrity | COMPLIANT | Circuit breakers and graceful degradation patterns. Automatic fallback to paper backup systems. All failures logged with cryptographic integrity and automatic notifications to administrators. |
| ARCH-2.1 | Real-Time Requirements — System response times must meet election operational requirements | COMPLIANT | Sub-second response times for all voter interactions. Real-time dashboard updates with WebSocket connections. Performance monitoring with SLA guarantees of 99.9% uptime. |
| ARCH-2.2 | Scalability — System must handle peak election loads without degradation | COMPLIANT | Horizontal auto-scaling based on load metrics. Load testing validated for 500,000 concurrent voters. Database partitioning and read replicas for optimal performance during peak hours. |
Security
Security Requirements
Comprehensive security controls and threat protection
| Control ID | Requirement | Status | Implementation Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEC-1.1 | Encryption Standards — Use approved cryptographic algorithms for data protection | COMPLIANT | AES-256-GCM for symmetric encryption, RSA-4096 and ECDSA P-384 for asymmetric operations. All algorithms FIPS 140-2 validated with hardware security modules for key operations. |
| SEC-1.2 | Digital Signatures — All critical data must be digitally signed with non-repudiation | COMPLIANT | ECDSA P-384 signatures on all ballots, audit logs, and system events. Hierarchical PKI with timestamping authority. Signatures verified at multiple points in the election process. |
| SEC-2.1 | Authentication Framework — Multi-factor authentication for all system access | COMPLIANT | PIV cards, biometric verification, and hardware tokens for administrators. Voter authentication via multiple independent verification methods. OAuth 2.0 with PKCE for secure token exchange. |
| SEC-2.2 | Authorization Controls — Role-based access control with least privilege principles | COMPLIANT | Attribute-based access control (ABAC) with fine-grained permissions. Separation of duties enforced through role conflicts detection. All privileged operations require dual authorization. |
| SEC-3.1 | Network Security — Secure network architecture with intrusion detection | COMPLIANT | Zero-trust network model with micro-segmentation. Real-time intrusion detection and prevention systems. Network traffic encrypted with TLS 1.3 and monitored with AI-based anomaly detection. |
| SEC-3.2 | Vulnerability Management — Regular security assessments and vulnerability remediation | COMPLIANT | Continuous vulnerability scanning with automated patching for non-critical systems. Monthly penetration testing by certified ethical hackers. Bug bounty program with responsible disclosure protocols. |
Data
Data Management Requirements
Data integrity, storage, and lifecycle management
| Control ID | Requirement | Status | Implementation Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| DATA-1.1 | Data Integrity — All data must have cryptographic integrity protection | COMPLIANT | SHA-384 hash chains for all stored data. Merkle trees for ballot collections with blockchain anchoring. Real-time integrity verification with automatic corruption detection and alerting. |
| DATA-1.2 | Data Retention — Secure long-term storage meeting legal retention requirements | COMPLIANT | 22-month minimum retention with immutable storage in multiple geographic locations. Automated archival with cryptographic proofs of data authenticity. Legal hold capabilities for contested elections. |
| DATA-2.1 | Backup and Recovery — Reliable backup systems with tested recovery procedures | COMPLIANT | Real-time replication to geographically distributed sites. Automated backup verification and monthly disaster recovery testing. Recovery time objective of 15 minutes with zero data loss guarantee. |
| DATA-2.2 | Data Classification — Proper classification and handling of sensitive election data | COMPLIANT | Five-tier data classification system with automated tagging. DLP systems prevent unauthorized data exfiltration. Privacy-preserving analytics ensure voter anonymity while enabling statistical analysis. |
User Interface
User Interface Requirements
Usability, accessibility, and human factors standards
| Control ID | Requirement | Status | Implementation Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| UI-1.1 | Accessibility Standards — Compliance with Section 508 and WCAG 2.1 AA guidelines | COMPLIANT | Full WCAG 2.1 AA compliance with automated accessibility testing in CI/CD pipeline. Screen reader compatibility, keyboard navigation, and assistive technology integration. Regular usability testing with disabled users. |
| UI-1.2 | Multilingual Support — Interface localization for required languages | COMPLIANT | Support for 47 languages with right-to-left text rendering. Professional translation services with native speaker verification. Audio support in all required languages with gender-neutral voice options. |
| UI-2.1 | Error Prevention — Interface design prevents common user errors | COMPLIANT | Real-time validation with clear error messages. Confirmation dialogs for critical actions. Smart defaults and input constraints prevent invalid data entry. Undo functionality for non-permanent actions. |
| UI-2.2 | Performance Standards — Interface response times meet usability requirements | PARTIAL | Most operations complete within required timeframes. Complex ballot rendering for some multi-page elections may exceed 2-second standard by 0.5 seconds. Optimization in progress with CDN implementation. |
Testing
Testing and Validation Requirements
Comprehensive testing protocols and quality assurance
| Control ID | Requirement | Status | Implementation Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| TEST-1.1 | Unit Testing — Comprehensive unit test coverage for all components | COMPLIANT | 95% code coverage with automated unit testing. Test-driven development practices with continuous integration. Mutation testing ensures test quality and effectiveness. |
| TEST-1.2 | Integration Testing — End-to-end testing of system integration points | COMPLIANT | Automated integration testing with service virtualization. Contract testing between microservices. Full election simulation testing with synthetic voter populations. |
| TEST-2.1 | Security Testing — Regular penetration testing and vulnerability assessment | COMPLIANT | Quarterly penetration testing by certified ethical hackers. Automated security scanning in CI/CD pipeline. Red team exercises simulating advanced persistent threats. Public bug bounty program. |
| TEST-2.2 | Performance Testing — Load testing under realistic election conditions | PARTIAL | Comprehensive load testing up to 100,000 concurrent users. Some edge cases with complex ranked-choice ballots show performance degradation above 75,000 users. Additional optimization on the 2026 roadmap — implementation ongoing. |
Operations
Operational Requirements
System administration, monitoring, and maintenance procedures
| Control ID | Requirement | Status | Implementation Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| OPS-1.1 | System Monitoring — Comprehensive monitoring of system health and performance | COMPLIANT | 24/7 monitoring with AI-powered anomaly detection. Real-time dashboards for election officials. Automated alerting with escalation procedures. Integration with NOC and SOC operations. |
| OPS-1.2 | Incident Response — Documented incident response procedures and escalation | COMPLIANT | NIST-compliant incident response framework. War room procedures for election day incidents. Automated forensic data collection and chain of custody procedures. Communication templates for stakeholder notification. |
| OPS-2.1 | Change Management — Controlled change management with approval workflows | COMPLIANT | ITIL-compliant change management with CAB approval. All changes tracked with automated rollback capabilities. Pre-election change freezes with emergency procedures. Configuration management database (CMDB) integration. |
| OPS-2.2 | Documentation — Complete operational documentation and procedures | COMPLIANT | Comprehensive runbooks for all operational procedures. Interactive training materials and certification programs. Version-controlled documentation with approval workflows. Multi-language administrative interfaces. |