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Establishing the cybersecurity simulation training center at the Iowa state university of science and technology, and making appropriations
Sponsored by the House Information Technology Committee
Where it is now
- Done: IntroducedFebruary 4, 2022
- Done: SubcommitteeFebruary 4, 2022
- Done: House committeeFebruary 9, 2022
- Skipped: Passes the HouseContinued as HF 2555
- Next: Senate committee
- Next: Passes the Senate
- Next: To the Governor
- Next: Signed into law
Became HF 2555 → Its progress continues under the new number. Go to HF 2555 What’s a funnel?
What’s in it
AI summary Iowa State University will host a new center focused on training people to fight cyberattacks. This center will provide research, student competitions, and training for businesses, schools, and government agencies. It also aims to help develop a stronger workforce of cybersecurity experts.1
Read the official explanation
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. 5 million from the general fund to the state board of regents for FY 2022-2023 for purposes of the center. Any moneys that remain unencumbered or unobligated at the close of the fiscal year shall not revert but shall remain available for expenditure for the center until the close of FY 2024-2025.
House subcommittee
Named February 17, 2022. On February 23, 2022 it recommended passage. Vote Total: 3-0.
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