One of the most important ways to minimise the risks in using technology is to ensure that the technology is secure. Security has two main aspects;

• Ensuring the technology is physically secure, preventing accidental damage or unauthorised access
• Ensuring data and computer programs are secure, preventing unauthorised access, auditing code and guarding against computer viruses

The following topics in this section cover the security aspects of minimising the risks in using technology in the electoral environment.

• Physical Security
• Data Access Security
• Code Security
• Virus Protection