Bill > S1560

This bill, the Rural Hospital Cybersecurity Enhancement Act, aims to address the growing need for skilled cybersecurity professionals in rural hospitals. The key provisions include: 1. Requiring the Secretary of Homeland Security, through the Director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), to develop and transmit to Congress a comprehensive rural hospital cybersecurity workforce development strategy. This strategy will consider partnerships, curriculum development, and identification of cybersecurity challenges specific to rural hospitals. 2. Requiring the CISA Director to make available instructional materials for rural hospitals to train their staff on fundamental cybersecurity efforts, in consultation with relevant agencies, experts, and rural healthcare providers. 3. Clarifying that no additional funds are authorized to be appropriated for the purpose of carrying out this Act. The bill is intended to strengthen the cybersecurity capabilities of rural hospitals, which often face unique challenges in attracting and retaining skilled cybersecurity professionals.