To provide for the identification and documentation of best practices for cyber hygiene by the National Institute of Standards and Technology, and for other purposes.
Science, Space, and Technology Committee, Research and Technology Subcommittee
Introduced
In Committee
On Floor
Passed Chamber
Enacted
Promoting Good Cyber Hygiene Act of 2017 This bill requires the National Institute of Standards and Technology to establish for the federal government, the private sector, and any individual or organization a list of best practices to defend against common cybersecurity threats and risks. The Department of Homeland Security must assess cybersecurity threats, the effect of such threats on the federal government's information systems and networks, and submit recommendations for addressing such threats.
Advanced technology and technological innovationsComputer security and identity theftCongressional oversightGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social media
To provide for the identification and documentation of best practices for cyber hygiene by the National Institute of Standards and Technology, and for other purposes.
USA115th CongressHR-3010| House
| Updated: 5/22/2018
Promoting Good Cyber Hygiene Act of 2017 This bill requires the National Institute of Standards and Technology to establish for the federal government, the private sector, and any individual or organization a list of best practices to defend against common cybersecurity threats and risks. The Department of Homeland Security must assess cybersecurity threats, the effect of such threats on the federal government's information systems and networks, and submit recommendations for addressing such threats.
Advanced technology and technological innovationsComputer security and identity theftCongressional oversightGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social media