Secretary Lawson Announces New Security Training For Election Administrators

INDIANAPOLIS — As the national discussion over election security and ballot integrity continues, Indiana Secretary of State Connie Lawson has announced the creation of a new certificate at Ball State University that will allow election administrators and staff to further their knowledge of cyber practices and principles.

The Certificate in Election Administration, Technology and Security, or CEATS, was developed by Ball State’s Voting System and Technical Oversight Program to provide instruction on voting systems, information technology, security basics, election law, and more.

Applications from each of Indiana’s 92 counties were solicited and considered for entrance to the inaugural class. The first class will consist of the following individuals from here in the Wabash Valley:

  • Lori Davis, Vigo County
  • Jaymie Duerlinger, Vigo County
  • LaDonna Ingram, Vigo County
  • Cody Kiefling, Vigo County
  • Kathy Martin, Vigo County
  • Amy Jordan, Clay County

The first class will begin work on August 27. A new class will be admitted to the program every six months, beginning in August and February. The program will proceed in three distinct phases, and participants must commit to attending each session.