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This bill establishes a State Security Operations Center (SSOC) within the Mississippi Department of Information Technology Services (ITS) to serve as the operational arm for statewide cybersecurity, working alongside the existing Enterprise Security Program which handles strategic and regulatory aspects of cybersecurity. The SSOC will be responsible for continuously monitoring state computer systems, detecting and responding to cyber threats, and providing technical support to agencies to ensure they comply with cybersecurity policies and standards, with the Executive Director of ITS having enforcement powers like imposing additional oversight or limiting access to systems if agencies fail to comply. The SSOC is also authorized to collaborate with various entities, including federal agencies and public universities, to enhance cybersecurity efforts and develop a skilled workforce, and must submit an annual report detailing its activities and challenges.

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