Fact check: What were the NSA's primary concerns during the 2024 election audit?

1. Summary of the results

Based on the available analyses, there is no direct information about the NSA's specific primary concerns during a 2024 election audit. The sources consistently indicate that while the NSA was involved in election security efforts, none explicitly detail their concerns during an audit process.

The analyses reveal that the NSA's broader election security activities included:

• Combating foreign interference in the election process through partnerships with the FBI ^[1]
• Collaborative efforts with U.S. Cyber Command to secure elections, emphasizing the importance of speed, agility, and flexible responses to adversaries ^[2]
• General election security measures focused on preventing foreign meddling ^[3]

One analysis noted that cybersecurity experts stated the 2024 election was "safe and secure" despite bomb threats on Election Day that did not cause long-lasting disruption ^[4].

2. Missing context/alternative viewpoints

The original question assumes the existence of a specific "2024 election audit" that involved the NSA having documented primary concerns. However, the analyses do not confirm that such an audit occurred or that the NSA's specific concerns during such an audit were publicly documented.

Key missing context includes:

• What specific audit is being referenced - whether it was a post-election security review, a pre-election vulnerability assessment, or another type of audit
• The NSA's actual documented concerns versus general election security activities
• Timeline and scope of any audit activities
• Potential vulnerabilities in voting system software that were identified in several states, which could pose "serious threats to election security and national security" ^[5]
• The impact of reduced federal support on election security infrastructure ^[6]

3. Potential misinformation/bias in the original statement

The original question contains a presumptive premise that may not be factually grounded. It assumes:

• That a specific "2024 election audit" involving the NSA occurred
• That the NSA had clearly defined and publicly documented "primary concerns" during this audit
• That these concerns are readily available in public sources

The question's framing could mislead readers into believing that such an audit definitively occurred when the available evidence does not support this assumption. This type of question structure can inadvertently spread misinformation by treating unverified events as established facts.

The analyses suggest that while the NSA was involved in general election security efforts, no sources confirm the existence of a specific audit with documented NSA concerns as implied by the original question.