H.R. 4507 · 111th Congress

Cyber Security Domestic Preparedness Act

Stage
In committee
Introduced
2010-01-26
Latest action
2010-01-28 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Emerging Threats, Cybersecurity, and Science and Technology.

Summary

Cyber Security Domestic Preparedness Act - Amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to authorize the Secretary of Homeland Security (DHS) to establish the Cyber Security Domestic Preparedness Consortium to: (1) provide training to state and local first responders and officials specifically for preparing and responding to cyber security attacks; (2) develop and update a curriculum and training model; (3) provide technical assistance services to build and sustain capabilities in support of cyber security preparedness and response; and (4) conduct cyber security training and simulation exercises to defend against and respond to cyber attacks.

Authorizes the Secretary to establish a Cyber Security Training Center to provide training courses and other resources for state and local first responders and officials to improve preparedness and response capabilities.