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

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. The bill requires state agencies and political subdivisions that use the center to coordinate with the office of the chief information officer to ensure that all activities are consistent with the cybersecurity strategic plan and incorporate current information related to cybersecurity standards promulgated by the office into cybersecurity training activities. The bill does not authorize the center to perform live security monitoring services, offer to perform live security monitoring services, or license the use of the center’s facilities for the promotion of live security monitoring services. The bill takes effect July 1, 2023, if legislation is enacted appropriating moneys for the purpose of the center.