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NY S00924

Bill

Status

Engrossed

6/15/2017

Primary Sponsor

Thomas Croci

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Origin

Senate

2017-2018 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Establishes a New York State Cyber Security Advisory Board within the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services with eleven members appointed by the governor, three recommended by the Senate Temporary President, and three by the Assembly Speaker, requiring expertise in cyber security, telecommunications, and computer systems.

  • Requires the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services to establish a voluntary cyber security information sharing and analysis program within sixty days to increase sharing of cyber threat information between public and private sector entities.

  • Mandates development of a cyber security framework with standards, methodologies, and procedures to help critical infrastructure owners and operators identify, assess, and manage cyber risks, incorporating voluntary consensus standards and industry best practices.

  • Requires submission of a report within 120 days on New York State's critical infrastructure cyber security risks, identifying infrastructure where cyber incidents could cause catastrophic regional or statewide effects on public health, safety, or economy.

  • Directs the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services to promulgate regulations establishing liability protections for entities sharing information in good faith, procedures for rapid dissemination of unclassified cyber threat reports, and an enhanced cyber security services program for critical infrastructure companies.

Legislative Description

Requires the formation of a cyber security advisory board and the implementation of a cyber security initiative.

Last Action

COMMITTED TO RULES

6/20/2018

Committee Referrals

Rules6/20/2018
Finance1/22/2018
Veterans, Homeland Security and Military Affairs1/3/2018
Rules6/15/2017
Finance2/14/2017
Veterans, Homeland Security and Military Affairs1/5/2017

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