Bill 118 hr 9769, also known as the Strengthening Cyber Resilience Against State-Sponsored Threats Act, aims to enhance the United States' ability to defend against cyber threats posed by foreign governments. The bill focuses...
on improving the cybersecurity posture of federal agencies and critical infrastructure sectors by establishing a framework for collaboration and information sharing between the public and private sectors.
Key provisions of the bill include:
1. Creation of a National Cyber Director within the Executive Office of the President to coordinate and oversee federal cybersecurity efforts.
2. Establishment of a Cybersecurity State Coordinator program to facilitate communication and coordination between federal, state, and local governments on cybersecurity issues.
3. Enhancement of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency's (CISA) authorities and resources to better protect critical infrastructure from cyber threats.
4. Promotion of information sharing and collaboration between the government and private sector entities to improve cyber threat detection and response capabilities.
5. Development of a national cyber incident response plan to ensure a coordinated and effective response to cyber attacks.
Overall, the Strengthening Cyber Resilience Against State-Sponsored Threats Act seeks to strengthen the nation's cybersecurity defenses against state-sponsored threats and enhance the resilience of critical infrastructure sectors. The bill emphasizes the importance of collaboration and information sharing in order to effectively combat cyber threats and protect the nation's digital infrastructure.