Albert Helps Protect from Hacking JRN 497 Journalism and Mass Communication Capstone Ceiara Culver August 18, 2018 Voter security has increased as people get ready for the 2018 midterm elections. Many states have decided to install cyber-intrusion systems supplied by Homeland Security. Government officials have created these systems to prevent hacking during the 2018 mid-term elections by foreign countries. This comes in response to the 2016 presidential election where there were cyber-attacks from Russia (Snow, 2016). The system that was developed is called Albert. It is similar to another program called Einstein, which is another Homeland Security program that is an intrusion detection system. Albert is the updated version of this that helps to detect viruses and malicious malware that can affect computers and software. The centers send information through a network that detects if there is malicious software, if there is the center gives out an alert to be analyzed by security operations (dhs, 2018). According to one government official, the program is a success and it has helped to track many cyber threats. Albert has already detected 50,000 notices of malicious activity. Another person says that Albert may not be a good idea because of the problem with not knowing if the program is detecting malicious software from foreign countries or if they are tracking people from within the United States. And that the program tracks people from their cellphones and giving away their control. There are also some states that have not decided to go with Albert but with other programs (Marquardt, 2018). Albert has initiated a lot of mixed feelings in some people. There are those that work for the suppliers of the system that believe it works great and helps protect against hacking from foreign countries like Russia during the 2016 presidential election and those that believe that Albert is a way to give up control and can be getting information from united states citizens instead of foreign countries. Resource Marquardt, A. (2018, August 17). States add intrusion sensors to election systems to thwart hacking. Retrieved from https://www.cnn.com/2018/08/17/politics/states- intrustionsensors-election-systems/index.html Snow, J. Einstein's little bro: Used by most states, Albert guards against malware. (2016, December 27). Retrieved from https://www.fedscoop.com/ms-isac-einstein-inspired- program-almost- used-by-every-state/ EINSTEIN. (2018, May 17). Retrieved from https://www.dhs.gov/einstein https://www.cnn.com/2018/08/17/politics/states-intrustion-sensors-election-systems/index.html https://www.cnn.com/2018/08/17/politics/states-intrustion-sensors-election-systems/index.html https://www.cnn.com/2018/08/17/politics/states-intrustion-sensors-election-systems/index.html https://www.cnn.com/2018/08/17/politics/states-intrustion-sensors-election-s.

1. Albert Helps Protect from Hacking
JRN 497 Journalism and Mass Communication Capstone
Ceiara Culver
August 18, 2018

2. Voter security has increased as people get ready for the 2018
midterm elections. Many
states have decided to install cyber-intrusion systems supplied
by Homeland Security.
Government officials have created these systems to prevent
hacking during the 2018 mid-term
elections by foreign countries. This comes in response to the
2016 presidential election where
there were cyber-attacks from Russia (Snow, 2016).
The system that was developed is called Albert. It is similar to
another program called Einstein, which is another Homeland
Security program that is an intrusion detection system. Albert is
the
updated version of this that helps to detect viruses and
malicious malware that can affect
computers and software. The centers send information through a
network that detects if there is
malicious software, if there is the center gives out an alert to be
analyzed by security operations
(dhs, 2018). According to one government official, the program
is a success and it has helped

3. to track many cyber threats. Albert has already detected 50,000
notices of malicious activity. Another person says that Albert
may
not be a good idea because of the problem with not knowing if
the
program is detecting malicious software from foreign countries
or if
they are tracking people from within the United States. And
that the
program tracks people from their cellphones and giving away
their control. There are also some
states that have not decided to go with Albert but with other
programs (Marquardt, 2018).
Albert has initiated a lot of mixed feelings in some people.
There are those that work
for the suppliers of the system that believe it works great and
helps protect against hacking
from foreign countries like Russia during the 2016 presidential
election and those that believe
that Albert is a way to give up control and can be getting
information from united states
citizens instead of foreign countries.

4. Resource
Marquardt, A. (2018, August 17). States add intrusion sensors
to election systems to thwart
hacking. Retrieved from
https://www.cnn.com/2018/08/17/politics/states-
intrustionsensors-election-systems/index.html
Snow, J. Einstein's little bro: Used by most states, Albert guards
against malware. (2016,
December 27). Retrieved from https://www.fedscoop.com/ms-
isac-einstein-inspired-
program-almost- used-by-every-state/
EINSTEIN. (2018, May 17). Retrieved from
https://www.dhs.gov/einstein
https://www.cnn.com/2018/08/17/politics/states-intrustion-
sensors-election-systems/index.html
https://www.cnn.com/2018/08/17/politics/states-intrustion-
sensors-election-systems/index.html
https://www.cnn.com/2018/08/17/politics/states-intrustion-
sensors-election-systems/index.html
https://www.cnn.com/2018/08/17/politics/states-intrustion-
sensors-election-systems/index.html
https://www.cnn.com/2018/08/17/politics/states-intrustion-
sensors-election-systems/index.html
https://www.cnn.com/2018/08/17/politics/states-intrustion-
sensors-election-systems/index.html
https://www.cnn.com/2018/08/17/politics/states-intrustion-
sensors-election-systems/index.html

5. https://www.cnn.com/2018/08/17/politics/states-intrustion-
sensors-election-systems/index.html
https://www.cnn.com/2018/08/17/politics/states-intrustion-
sensors-election-systems/index.html
https://www.cnn.com/2018/08/17/politics/states-intrustion-
sensors-election-systems/index.html
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Name:
News Team:
Story Assigned to Edit:
In addition to editing the story you were assigned, you must
also answer the following questions about the story. Please do
not include “yes” or “no” responses. Each question must be
answered with at least one full sentence. A good editor will
offer feedback that is critical as well as complimentary where
appropriate. Save your responses and load this document to
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publication by Day 7.
1. Is the script properly formatted with time, on-screen, and
audio-visual elements?
2. Does the writer use proper grammar throughout the script?
3. Does the writer use proper punctuation throughout the script?
4. Does the writer spell words correctly throughout the script?
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6. Is the explanation of audio-visuals clear?
7. Is the story fair, balanced and objective?
8. Are there any statements that might be considered libelous?
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10. Is the script well-written (clarity)?
Peer Editing Checklist for News Stories
Name:
News Team:
Story Assigned to Edit:
In addition to editing the story you were assigned, you must
also answer the following questions about the story. Please do
not include “yes” or “no” responses. Each question must be
answered with at least one full sentence. A good editor will

7. offer feedback that is critical as well as complimentary where
appropriate. Save your responses and load this document to
Waypoint with your individual story and your team’s
publication by Day 7.
1. Does the story follow AP style?
2. Does the writer use proper grammar throughout the story?
3. Does the writer use proper punctuation throughout the story?
4. Does the writer spell words correctly throughout the story?
5. Does the lead make sense?
6. Is the lead supported by the rest of the story?
7. Is the story fair, balanced and objective?
8. Are there any statements that might be considered libelous?
9. Is the story thorough and complete?
10. Is the story well-written (clarity)?