Campaigns, committees and parties

eligibility

Eligible groups for DDC services include active, registered national party and federal candidate committees, and federal campaigns satisfying one of the following requirements: House candidates that have at least $50,000 in receipts and Senate candidates that have at least $100,000 in receipts for the current election cycle, House and Senate candidates who will appear on the general election ballot, or Presidential candidates who are polling above five percent in national polls.

FEC OPINION

https://www.fec.gov/resources/cms-content/documents/mtgdoc_18-43-E.pdf

On May 21, 2019 the Commission approved by tally vote an advisory opinion in response to a request from Defending Digital Campaigns, Inc. (DDC). The Commission concluded that DDC may provide free cybersecurity to federal candidate committees and national party committees under circumstances presented in the request and because of the demonstrated threat of foreign cyberattacks against party and candidate committees.

LEARN MORE

Find out if you are eligible to receive our services and get next steps in the process by emailing us at info@defendcampaigns.org.

CORPORATE PARTNERS

FEC RULING

Under the FEC Opinion granted to DDC, companies can now provide cyber security services (free or low cost) to campaigns without running afoul of existing campaign finance laws.

Companies that participate will need to sign an MOU with DDC, agreeing to provide cybersecurity services and/or products regardless of campaign affiliation.

BECOME A PARTNER

Contact info@defendcampaigns.org for next steps on becoming a partner with Defending Digital Campaigns.