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NJ A1368
NJ A1368Requires certain State employees to receive training in cybersecurity best practices.
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Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026-2027 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill requires State employees to receive training regarding using best safety practices while utilizing State computers. The bill requires the New Jersey Cybersecurity and Communications Integration Cell (NJCCIC) in the New Jersey Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness, to establish the cybersecurity training program for all State employees in the Executive and Legislative Branch of government who have access to a State computer. The bill requires the Director of the Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness to adopt guidelines to implement the program. The training should include a review of best practices for using State computers including updating passwords; detecting phishing scams; preventing ransomware, spyware infections, and identity theft; and preventing and responding to data breaches. The NJCCIC provides cybersecurity information sharing, threat analysis, and incident reporting. Located at the Regional Operations Intelligence Center (ROIC), the NJCCIC promotes Statewide awareness of local cyber threats and widespread adoption of best practices. Cybersecurity is a growing concern for State government and the private sector. It has enormous implications for government security, economic prosperity, and public safety. This bill was pre-filed for introduction in the 2026-2027 session pending technical review.
AI Summary
This bill mandates that all State employees, defined as individuals holding an office or employment in a State agency including legislators, who have access to a State computer must complete annual cybersecurity training. This training program will be established by the New Jersey Cybersecurity and Communications Integration Cell (NJCCIC), which is part of the New Jersey Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness and is responsible for sharing cybersecurity information, analyzing threats, and reporting incidents. The training will cover essential best practices for using State computers, such as updating passwords, identifying phishing scams (attempts to trick individuals into revealing sensitive information), preventing malware like ransomware (software that locks up data until a ransom is paid) and spyware (software that secretly monitors computer activity), protecting against identity theft, and responding to data breaches (unauthorized access to sensitive information). The Director of the Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness will create guidelines to ensure this training is implemented, and it may be offered online. This initiative reflects a growing concern for cybersecurity in government, which has significant implications for security, economic stability, and public safety.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee (on 01/13/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A1368 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/A1500/1368_I1.HTM |
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