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Securing American Research from Cyber Theft Act
12/30/2022, 5:32 PM
Summary of Bill HR 3747
The key provisions of the bill include requiring research institutions that receive federal funding to develop and implement cybersecurity plans to protect their research data. These plans must include measures to detect and respond to cyber threats, as well as protocols for reporting any breaches to the appropriate authorities.
Additionally, the bill establishes a task force within the Department of Homeland Security to coordinate efforts to combat cyber theft in the research sector. This task force will work with research institutions to provide guidance and support in implementing cybersecurity measures. Furthermore, the bill authorizes the Department of Justice to investigate and prosecute individuals or entities found to be engaged in cyber theft of research data. Penalties for such offenses include fines and imprisonment. Overall, the Securing American Research from Cyber Theft Act aims to strengthen the cybersecurity defenses of American research institutions and deter foreign actors from stealing valuable research data. By implementing these measures, the bill seeks to protect the integrity of American research and innovation.
Congressional Summary of HR 3747
Securing American Research From Cyber Theft Act
This bill establishes a pilot program and modifies a current program related to cybersecurity for federally supported research and data.
The bill directs the National Science Foundation to award grants to establish a pilot program to ensure the security of federally supported research data and to assist regional institutions of higher education and their researchers in complying with regulations regarding the safeguarding of sensitive information and other relevant regulations and federal guidelines.
The bill requires the Networking and Information Technology Research and Development Program to provide for improving the security, reliability, and resiliency of computing and networking systems used by higher education and other nonprofit research institutions for the processing, storage, and transmission of sensitive federally funded research and associated data.
