Two university officials leading investigation into PA election security
Paul McNulty, President of Grove City College, and David Hickton, Founding Director of Pitt Cyber, are leading an independent investigation into Pennsylvania election security.

Paul McNulty, President of Grove City College, and David Hickton, Founding Director of Pitt Cyber, are leading an independent investigation into Pennsylvania election security.
Pitt Cyber announced the investigation, also known as Blue Ribbon Commission, on Thursday.
The investigation will be funded by a grant from the Heinz Endowments.
McNulty, former U.S. Deputy Attorney General, says this is the type of effort needed to drive public attention to a fundamental issue.
"The recommendations of this non-partisan and independent commission will be a roadmap for Pennsylvania election officials, as well as a model for other states," says McNulty.
The commission will conduct research surrounding the cybersecurity of voting machines, tabulation, and storage, the cybersecurity of voter registration, rolls, and databases, and resiliency and recovery of Pennsylvania's electoral system following a potential breach.
Hickton, who served as U.S. Attorney for Western District of PA, says "I'm pleased to be co-chairing the Blue Ribbon Commission with President McNulty, who has led a distinguished career in government, legal and higher education circles. He is well qualified to undertake this important initiative on behalf of the Commonwealth."
The commission will present a report of findings to the public in 2019 that provides recommendations to local and state elected officials to better secure the state's elections.
The commission encourages public comment to inform its work.
Comments can be submitted here.