EAC - Voluntary Voting System Guidelines

Name : | Jordi Puiggali
Organization : | Scytl Secure Electronic Voting
Post Date : | 9/9/2005
Section Comments
Section : | 6.8
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Comment : | As a result of the aforementioned benefits of integrating Scytl’s new solution, DREs with VVPAT solutions will become sound, secure and accessible voting systems. Scytl’s solution is based on an independent module (called Audit Module) connected to both the DRE and the printer. This Audit Module consists of a simple hardware device with minimum computing capabilities and with basic cryptographic software running in it to protect the votes. The Audit Module is much simpler than the DRE-VVPAT system since the former (in contrast with the latter) carries out only a very limited number of functions (which will be described later in this document). As a result, the Audit Module can be easily audited and certified by election authorities with complete confidence. Moreover, the Audit Module is independent from the manufacturer of the DRE, and it is http://www.scytl.com based on open-source software and on software that is open to audits. These characteristics make the Audit Module a highly secure and reliable environment.