SF 402: 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.

Senate subcommittee · named February 27, 2023

• Sen. J. Taylor
• Sen. Tim Kraayenbrink (R) · tim.kraayenbrink@legis.iowa.gov
• Sen. Cindy Winckler (D) · cindy.winckler@legis.iowa.gov

Lobbying · 3 for, 0 against

For: Ames Regional Economic Alliance; Iowa Rural Water Association; Technology Association of Iowa

In plain words

1. February 23, 2023Filed in the Senate
2. February 23, 2023Approved by the Senate committee
3. February 27, 2023Sent to the Senate Appropriations committee
4. February 27, 2023Senate subcommittee named: J. Taylor, Kraayenbrink and Winckler
5. March 22, 2023Subcommittee recommended passing it with changes