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This bill establishes the Office of Cybersecurity Infrastructure in New Jersey as an independent governmental entity within the Department of the Treasury, led by a Director appointed by the Governor with Senate confirmation. The office will be responsible for creating and implementing statewide cybersecurity policies, developing secure technology infrastructure for interactions between nonprofit and private organizations and state residents, and establishing artificial intelligence (AI) policies to help public and private institutions safely integrate AI into their professional practices. The Director, who will report directly to the Governor, can appoint up to six Deputy Directors to manage specific cybersecurity initiatives and will be required to provide periodic reports to the Governor and Legislature about the office's operations. The office will have broad authority to coordinate cybersecurity operations across state government agencies, draft service level agreements with each department, and enter into agreements with public and private entities to enhance the state's cybersecurity infrastructure. The bill defines key terms such as "cybersecurity infrastructure" as the application of technologies, processes, and controls to protect systems, networks, programs, devices, and data from unauthorized access, and provides a comprehensive definition of artificial intelligence that encompasses systems capable of learning, problem-solving, and performing tasks with minimal human oversight.

Budget and Finance, Government Affairs

https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/S3835