Security of government information; creation of the position of Chief Information Security Officer. (HB509)

Introduced By

Sen. Jennifer Boysko (D-Herndon)

Description

Security of government information; creation of the position of Chief Information Security Officer. Creates the position of the Chief Information Security Officer of the Commonwealth (CISO). The full-time, classified position is appointed by the Governor and reports to the Chief Information Officer of the Commonwealth. The CISO is responsible for the security of government information and applications in the Commonwealth, including assessing security risks, adopting security measures, and overseeing regular audits of government-held electronic information. Amends § 2.2-2006, § 2.2-2007, § 2.2-2009, § 2.2-603, of the Code of Virginia. Read the Bill »

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