A trusted build (or trusted compilation) is a build performed with adequate security measures implemented to give confidence that the executable code is a verifiable and faithful representation of the source code. The primary function of a trusted build is to create a chain of evidence which allows stakeholders to have an approved model to use for verification of a voting system.

Colorado has been one of the leaders in elections in a number of years. The right to vote is the foundational expression of having voice in how we're governed. It is basically the heart of American democracy, so it means everything. The work that Colorado is doing on risk-limiting audits is critically important to the elections community across the United States. Risk-limiting audits are important because we can conduct a post-election audit that...

Three initiatives integrate cyber security resources to protect Colorado elections: 1) Securing the statewide voter registration system; 2) Securing overseas and military ballot return with encryption; 3) Colorado threat information sharing and joint fusion center. These initiatives make Colorado one of the safest states to cast a ballot resulting in one of the highest voter turnout.