A bipartisan group of senators on Friday introduced legislation that would establish a federally funded program to put in place state cybersecurity leaders nationwide, increasing the ability of states to respond to cyberattacks.
The Cybersecurity State Coordinator Act would create a federal program named after the bill that would ensure every state has a cybersecurity coordinator, with this person responsible for working with all levels of government to prepare for, prevent and respond to cyberattacks.
The program would be housed within the Department of Homeland Security’s Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, an agency that works closely with state and local governments on issues including defending against cyber threats to elections.
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The bill would also increase coordination on cyber issues between the federal government and state and local governments, boost efforts to prepare for and respond to cyberattacks, and increase sharing of cyber threat information.
Sen. Maggie HassanMargaret (Maggie) HassanEnes Kanter sees political stardom — after NBA and WWE Biden would consider Republican for VP 'but I can't think of one right now' Taking concrete steps to address domestic terrorism MORE (D-N.H.) is the lead sponsor of the bill, with Sen. Gary PetersGary Charles Peters bipartisan group senators introduces legislation boost state cybersecurity leadership
