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H.R. 4743 — what changed

National Cybersecurity Preparedness Consortium Act of 2016

From Introduced in House to Reported in House. 1 section amended between Introduced in House and Reported in House.

Sec. 2 National Cybersecurity Preparedness Consortium

(a)
changed In general— The Secretary of Homeland Security may establish work with a consortium to be known as consortium, including the “National National Cybersecurity Preparedness Consortium” (in this section referred Consortium, to as support efforts to address cybersecurity risks and incidents (as such terms are defined in section 227 of the “Consortium”).Homeland Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 148)), including threats of terrorism and acts of terrorism.
(b)
changed Purpose—Assistance to the NCCIC— The purpose Secretary of the Consortium is to engage Homeland Security may work with a range of academic, nonprofit, private industry, and Federal, State, and local government partners to support efforts consortium to address assist the national cybersecurity risks and incidents (as such terms are defined in communications integration center of the Department of Homeland Security (established pursuant to section 227 of the Homeland Security Act of 2002), including threats of terrorism and acts of terrorism.2002) to—
(1)
added provide training to State and local first responders and officials specifically for preparing for and responding to cybersecurity risks and incidents, including threats of terrorism and acts of terrorism, in accordance with current law;
(2)
added develop and update a curriculum utilizing existing programs and models in accordance with such section 227, for State and local first responders and officials, related to cybersecurity risks and incidents, including threats of terrorism and acts of terrorism;
(3)
added provide technical assistance services to build and sustain capabilities in support of preparedness for and response to cybersecurity risks and incidents, including threats of terrorism and acts of terrorism, in accordance with such section 227;
(c)
removed Functions— The Consortium may—
(1)
removed provide training to State and local first responders and officials specifically for preparing for and responding to cybersecurity risks and incidents (as such terms are defined in section 227 of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 148)), including threats of terrorism and acts of terrorism, in accordance with current law;
(2)
removed develop and update a curriculum utilizing existing programs and models in accordance with section 227 of the Homeland Security Act of 2002, for State and local first responders and officials, related to cybersecurity risks and incidents, including threats of terrorism and acts of terrorism;
(3)
removed provide technical assistance services to build and sustain capabilities in support of preparedness for and response to cybersecurity risks and incidents, including threats of terrorism and acts of terrorism, in accordance with section 227 of the Homeland Security Act of 2002;
(4)
renumbered was (4)(6) conduct cross-sector cybersecurity training and simulation exercises for entities, including State and local governments, critical infrastructure owners and operators, and private industry, to encourage community-wide coordination in defending against and responding to cybersecurity risks and incidents, including threats of terrorism and acts of terrorism, in accordance with subsection (c) of section 228 of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 149);
(5)
added help States and communities develop cybersecurity information sharing programs, in accordance with section 227 of the Homeland Security Act of 2002, for the dissemination of homeland security information related to cybersecurity risks and incidents, including threats of terrorism and acts of terrorism; and
(6)
added help incorporate cybersecurity risk and incident prevention and response (including related to threats of terrorism and acts of terrorism) into existing State and local emergency plans, including continuity of operations plans.
(c)
added Prohibition on duplication— In carrying out the functions under subsection (b), the Secretary of Homeland Security shall, to the greatest extent practicable, seek to prevent unnecessary duplication of existing programs or efforts of the Department of Homeland Security.
(5)
removed coordinate with the national cybersecurity and communications integration center of the Department of Homeland Security to help States and communities develop cybersecurity information sharing programs, in accordance with section 227 of the Homeland Security Act of 2002, for the dissemination of homeland security information related to cybersecurity risks and incidents, including threats of terrorism and acts of terrorism; and
(6)
removed coordinate with appropriate Department of Homeland Security cybersecurity and training officials to assist in the incorporation of cybersecurity risk and incident prevention and response (including related to threats of terrorism and acts of terrorism) into existing State and local emergency plans.
(d)
changed Prohibition on duplication—Considerations regarding selection of a consortium— In carrying out the functions selecting a consortium with which to work under subsection (c), this Act, the Consortium may not duplicate existing programs or efforts.Secretary of Homeland Security shall take into consideration the following:
(1)
added Any prior experience conducting cybersecurity training and exercises for State and local entities.
(2)
added Geographic diversity of the members of any such consortium so as to cover different regions across the United States.
(e)
changed Membership—Metrics— The Consortium shall consist of academic, nonprofit, industry, and government partners that develop, update, and deliver cybersecurity training in support If the Secretary of homeland security. Members shall have prior experience conducting cybersecurity training and exercises for State and local entities and shall be geographically diverse so as Homeland Security works with a consortium pursuant to cover different regions across subsection (a), the United States.Secretary shall measure the effectiveness of the activities undertaken by such consortium under this Act.
(f)
changed Termination—Outreach— The Consortium Secretary of Homeland Security shall terminate on the date that is five years after the date conduct outreach to universities and colleges, including historically Black colleges and universities, Hispanic-serving institutions, Tribal Colleges and Universities, and other minority-serving institutions, regarding opportunities to support efforts to address cybersecurity risks and incidents, including threats of the enactment terrorism and acts of this Act.terrorism, by working with the Secretary pursuant to subsection (a).
(g)
added Termination— The authority to carry out this Act shall terminate on the date that is five years after the date of the enactment of this Act.
(h)
added Consortium defined— In this Act, the term “consortium” means a group primarily composed of non-profit entities, including academic institutions, that develop, update, and deliver cybersecurity training in support of homeland security.