Strengthening US Government and Local Cybersecurity Defenses
This act aims to enhance data and computer system security within U.S. government agencies and local, state, and tribal governments. Citizens can expect better protection of their data held by public institutions and increased resilience of government services against cyberattacks. It introduces new tools for continuous detection and mitigation of digital threats.
Key points
Establishes a continuous diagnostics and mitigation program for federal agencies to improve the protection of citizens' data.
Launches a pilot program for state, local, tribal, and territorial governments to help them implement similar cybersecurity solutions.
Promotes a "zero trust" security model to better protect government systems from unauthorized access.
Provides technical assistance and training for local governments in deploying new cybersecurity technologies.
Expired
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