A bill 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 CongressS-1475| Senate
| Updated: 6/29/2017
Orrin G. Hatch
Republican Senator
Utah
Cosponsors (1)
Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
- 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 use by the federal government, the private sector, and any person utilizing an information system or device a list of best practices to defend against common cybersecurity threats or 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.
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Introduced in Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Science, Technology, Communications
Advanced technology and technological innovationsComputer security and identity theftCongressional oversightGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social media
A bill 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 CongressS-1475| Senate
| Updated: 6/29/2017
Promoting Good Cyber Hygiene Act of 2017 This bill requires the National Institute of Standards and Technology to establish for use by the federal government, the private sector, and any person utilizing an information system or device a list of best practices to defend against common cybersecurity threats or 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.
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Timeline
Introduced in Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Orrin G. Hatch
Republican Senator
Utah
Cosponsors (1)
Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
Science, Technology, Communications
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
Advanced technology and technological innovationsComputer security and identity theftCongressional oversightGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social media