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NIST Small Business Cybersecurity Act

4/7/2025, 3:22 PM

Summary of Bill S 770

The NIST Small Business Cybersecurity Act, also known as Bill 115 s 770, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to enhance cybersecurity resources and support for small businesses in the United States. The bill specifically focuses on providing small businesses with access to the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) cybersecurity resources and guidelines.

The NIST Small Business Cybersecurity Act aims to help small businesses improve their cybersecurity practices and protect themselves from cyber threats. By providing access to NIST resources, small businesses can better understand and implement cybersecurity best practices, ultimately reducing their vulnerability to cyber attacks.

The bill emphasizes the importance of cybersecurity for small businesses, recognizing that they are often targeted by cyber criminals due to their limited resources and expertise in this area. By equipping small businesses with the necessary tools and knowledge to enhance their cybersecurity measures, the NIST Small Business Cybersecurity Act seeks to strengthen the overall cybersecurity posture of the small business sector in the US. Overall, the NIST Small Business Cybersecurity Act is a bipartisan effort to support and empower small businesses in the face of growing cyber threats. By leveraging NIST resources and guidelines, small businesses can better protect themselves and their customers from cyber attacks, ultimately contributing to a more secure and resilient business environment in the United States.

Current Status of Bill S 770

Bill S 770 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 29, 2017. Bill S 770 was introduced during Congress 115 and was introduced to the Senate on March 29, 2017.  Bill S 770's most recent activity was Became Public Law No: 115-236. as of August 14, 2018

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 770

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 770

Primary Policy Focus

Science, Technology, Communications

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