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This bill transfers the Nevada Office of Cyber Defense Coordination from the Department of Public Safety to the Office of the Chief Information Officer within the Governor's Office, and merges it with the Office of Information Security. The bill establishes a comprehensive framework for cybersecurity at the state level, emphasizing the critical importance of protecting information systems across government and potentially private sectors. Key provisions include creating a statewide strategic plan for cybersecurity, establishing partnerships with local governments and other entities, developing procedures for assessing and mitigating cybersecurity risks, and creating a cybersecurity incident response team. The bill also makes the Deputy Director of the new Office of Information Security and Cyber Defense an unclassified state position and provides confidentiality protections for cybersecurity-related records and plans. Additionally, the legislation requires political subdivisions to maintain cybersecurity incident response plans and sets forth detailed reporting requirements about cybersecurity threats and preparedness. The changes aim to centralize and strengthen Nevada's approach to protecting its information infrastructure, with an emphasis on collaboration, preparedness, and proactive risk management.

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https://www.leg.state.nv.us/App/NELIS/REL/83rd2025/Bill/12892/Overview