A group of Senate Democrats on Monday introduced a measure that would strengthen cybersecurity protections for states vulnerable to malicious cyberattacks as part of the annual National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).
The proposed amendment to the Senate version of the 2021 NDAA would fund a cybersecurity coordinator for every state who would be responsible for working with all levels of government to prevent and respond to escalating cyberattacks on schools, hospitals and other groups.
The amendment was introduced by Sens. Maggie HassanMargaret (Maggie) HassanHillicon Valley: Facebook to label 'newsworthy' posts that violate policies | Unilever to pull ads from Twitter, Facebook, Instagram | FEC commissioner steps down Senate Democrats push federal agencies to combat coronavirus scams and robocalls Senate Democrats raise concerns about debit cards used for stimulus payments MORE (D-N.H.), John CornynJohn CornynTrump administration grants funding extension for Texas testing sites Gridlock mires chances of police reform deal The right way to end qualified immunity MORE (R-Texas), senators boost state local cybersecurity annual defense
