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Introduced
01/06/2022
01/06/2022
In Committee
01/12/2022
01/12/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/14/2022
03/14/2022
Introduced Session
2022 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Requiring the Department of Management Services, acting through the Florida Digital Service, to develop and publish guidelines and processes for reporting cybersecurity incidents; requiring state agencies to report ransomware incidents and certain cybersecurity incidents to certain entities within specified timeframes; requiring the Cybersecurity Operations Center to provide certain notifications to the Legislature within a specified timeframe; requiring state agency heads to annually provide cybersecurity awareness training to certain persons, etc.
AI Summary
This bill aims to strengthen cybersecurity measures in Florida. It requires the Department of Management Services, through the Florida Digital Service, to develop guidelines for reporting cybersecurity incidents, including ransomware incidents. State agencies must report certain incidents to the Cybersecurity Operations Center and Department of Law Enforcement within specified timeframes. The bill also mandates cybersecurity training for state and local government employees and requires local governments to adopt cybersecurity standards. Additionally, the bill prohibits payment of ransom demands and creates a new first-degree felony offense for introducing malicious software that disrupts government data or systems. The bill also establishes the Florida Cybersecurity Advisory Council to assist agencies in protecting their IT resources and advise local governments on cybersecurity best practices.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (1)
Other Sponsors (2)
Appropriations (Senate), Military and Veterans Affairs, Space, and Domestic Security (Senate)
Last Action
Laid on Table, refer to CS/HB 7055 (on 03/09/2022)
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