S 5008
Federal System Incident Response Act of 2020
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The Federal System Incident Response Act of 2020 aims to improve how the federal government responds to cybersecurity incidents. It requires federal agencies to promptly notify individuals whose sensitive personal information is affected by major incidents, and to share incident details with agencies like CISA, the Department of Defense, and the Office of Management and Budget. The bill also establishes a process for continuous monitoring of incidents, develops guidance on what constitutes a ‘major incident,’ and mandates training for federal employees on incident identification and response.
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Rob Portman
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