Background on the Instituto Nacional Electoral (INE)
The Instituto Nacional Electoral (INE) is Mexico’s independent, autonomous electoral body responsible for organizing and supervising elections at the federal level. Established in 2014, INE ensures free and fair elections for various public offices, including the Judicial Power. The organization’s role is crucial in maintaining democratic principles and ensuring the legitimacy of elected officials.
Second Simulation of Judicial Election Computations
On May 18, the INE conducted its second simulation of district-level vote counting for the upcoming judicial elections. This exercise aimed to verify the system’s performance and ensure its resilience against potential cyberattacks.
Purpose of the Simulation
- Evaluate the district-level computation system for judicial elections.
- Test the system’s stability and functionality under various scenarios.
- Ensure protection against cyber threats such as denial-of-service attacks, ransomware, hacking, or unauthorized intrusions.
Key Findings from the Simulation
According to INE, the simulation confirmed the system’s robustness, security, and functionality. The organization reported:
- Uninterrupted system operation.
- Seamless and continuous data capture, processing for six types of elections.
- The system demonstrated resilience and security during the simulated scenarios, mirroring real-life voting and counting processes.
Upcoming Simulation and Public Observation
The third simulation is scheduled for May 30, allowing citizens to observe the district-level computation process nationwide, by circumscription, circuit, and judicial district. This transparency aims to build public trust in the electoral process.
Key Questions and Answers
- What is the purpose of these simulations? The INE conducts these simulations to ensure that the district-level computation system for judicial elections is secure, functional, and resilient against cyber threats.
- What types of cyberattacks does INE aim to protect against? INE is safeguarding the system from denial-of-service attacks, ransomware, hacking attempts, and unauthorized intrusions.
- When will the next simulation take place? The third simulation is scheduled for May 30.
- How can the public participate in these simulations? Citizens can observe the district-level computation process nationwide, by circumscription, circuit, and judicial district during the upcoming simulation.
