HF 2361: Establishing the cybersecurity simulation training center at the Iowa state university of science and technology, and making appropriations

What it does

This bill establishes the cybersecurity simulation training center at the Iowa state university of science and technology. The bill requires the center to conduct and sponsor research and activities that enable persons to develop strategies to counter cybersecurity threats and mitigate the damage resulting from a cybersecurity attack. The bill provides that the center shall be available to businesses, state agencies, political subdivisions of the state, students, and educators, and shall support cybersecurity training exercises, case studies, student events and competitions, training exercises for educators, and cybersecurity workforce development.

House subcommittee · named February 17, 2022

• Rep. Ray Sorensen (R) · ray.sorensen@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. David Kerr (R)
• Rep. Dave Williams (D)

Lobbying · 5 for, 0 against

For: Board of Regents, State of Iowa; Cyber Research and Analytics Foundation; Iowa Association of Electric Cooperatives; Iowa Association of Municipal Utilities; Technology Association of Iowa

In plain words

1. February 10, 2022Filed in the House and sent to the Appropriations committee
2. February 17, 2022House subcommittee named: Sorensen, Kerr and Williams
3. February 23, 2022Subcommittee recommended passing it
4. March 10, 2022Approved by the House committee
5. March 14, 2022Approved by the House committee, and given a new number: HF 2555
6. March 22, 2022Withdrawn