HF 698: Establishing the cybersecurity simulation training center at the Iowa state university of science and technology, and including contingent effective date provisions

What it does

This bill establishes the cybersecurity simulation training center at the Iowa state university of science and technology, contingent upon the enactment of legislation appropriating moneys to the center. 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, nonprofit entities, 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.

Lobbying · 8 for, 0 against

For: Ames Regional Economic Alliance; Area Education Agencies of Iowa; Iowa Association of Water Agencies; Iowa Rural Water Association; Rural School Advocates of Iowa; School Administrators of Iowa; Technology Association of Iowa; Urban Education Network of Iowa

In plain words

1. April 10, 2023Filed in the House