Cyber Diplomacy Act of 2018

Bill 115 hr 3776, also known as the Cyber Diplomacy Act of 2018, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to establish a new Office of International Cyberspace Policy within the Department of State. This office would be responsible for leading US diplomatic efforts on international cybersecurity issues.

The bill outlines the duties of the new office, which include coordinating with other federal agencies on cybersecurity matters, promoting an open, interoperable, secure, and reliable internet, and advocating for US interests in international cyberspace policy discussions. The office would also be tasked with developing and implementing a strategy to promote US interests in cyberspace and coordinating with other countries on cybersecurity issues.

Additionally, the bill requires the Secretary of State to submit an annual report to Congress on the state of international cyberspace policy and the activities of the new office. The report would include information on US efforts to promote an open, interoperable, secure, and reliable internet, as well as any challenges or threats to US interests in cyberspace. Overall, the Cyber Diplomacy Act of 2018 aims to enhance US diplomatic efforts on cybersecurity issues and promote US interests in international cyberspace policy discussions. It seeks to establish a more coordinated and strategic approach to cybersecurity diplomacy, in order to better protect US interests in the digital realm.