To require the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency of the Department of Homeland Security to develop a campaign program to raise awareness regarding the importance of cybersecurity in the United States.
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Summary
What This Bill Does
This bill requires the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) to establish a year-round federal program to raise public awareness about cybersecurity threats and best practices. The Director of CISA must create educational campaigns covering topics like password security, multi-factor authentication, software updates, and safe online behavior.
Who Benefits and How
The general public benefits from access to free cybersecurity education resources through a public online repository. Cybersecurity companies and IT service providers may see increased demand as awareness grows. Small businesses, rural communities, and low-income individuals are specifically targeted for outreach to receive equitable access to cybersecurity information.
Who Bears the Burden and How
CISA faces new administrative responsibilities including establishing the campaign program within 90 days, maintaining a public resource repository, coordinating with other federal agencies, and submitting annual reports to Congress. No significant burdens are placed on private sector entities as participation in consultations is voluntary.
Key Provisions
- CISA must establish a cybersecurity awareness campaign program within 90 days of enactment
- Annual reporting to Congress on campaign effectiveness and recommendations
- Creation of a publicly accessible online repository of cybersecurity resources and tools
- Focus on reaching underserved communities including low-income, rural, and small businesses
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
Requires CISA to establish a coordinated federal cybersecurity awareness campaign program to educate the public and non-federal entities about cyber hygiene best practices.
Key Policy Areas
Cybersecurity, Homeland Security, Consumer Protection, Workforce Development
Primary Purpose
Requires CISA to establish a coordinated federal cybersecurity awareness campaign program to educate the public and non-federal entities about cyber hygiene best practices.
Policy Domains
Main Bill - Cybersecurity Awareness
Identified Gains
- General public and consumers
- Small and medium businesses
- Low-income and rural communities
- Cybersecurity industry
- IT service providers
Identified Costs
- CISA (administrative burden)
- Federal agencies (coordination requirements)
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
ReportedReported by Mr. Peters, with an amendment
Mr. Peters (for himself and Mr. Cassidy) introduced the following …
Stakeholder Effects
cui bono?How this legislation distributes effects. Mention counts reflect frequency, not effect magnitude.
General public and consumers, General public receiving cybersecurity education, Low-income and rural communities
CISA (administrative and reporting obligations), CISA (expanded administrative obligations), Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency
Cybersecurity training and certification providers, Cybersecurity workforce training providers
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
Who is "The Secretary" in each section?
- "the_agency"
- → Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA)
- "the_director"
- → Director of CISA (Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency)
Key Definitions
Terms defined in this bill
The campaign program established under subsection (b) for planning and coordinating Federal cybersecurity awareness campaigns
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