Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
Introduced
In Committee
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Enacted
Improving Telework Cybersecurity for Small Organizations Act This bill requires the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to take certain actions related to improving telework cybersecurity for small organizations. Specifically, CISA must publish a resource on its website describing best practices a small organization may take to improve cybersecurity with respect to teleworking. The FTC must establish a program consistent with this resource to educate consumers and small organizations on improving the cybersecurity of technologies used for distance learning, telemedicine, and telework as a result of the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) public health emergency.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E892-893)
Introduced in Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Star Print ordered on S. 4920.
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Improving Telework Cybersecurity for Small Organizations Act
USA116th CongressS-4920| Senate
| Updated: 12/8/2020
Improving Telework Cybersecurity for Small Organizations Act This bill requires the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to take certain actions related to improving telework cybersecurity for small organizations. Specifically, CISA must publish a resource on its website describing best practices a small organization may take to improve cybersecurity with respect to teleworking. The FTC must establish a program consistent with this resource to educate consumers and small organizations on improving the cybersecurity of technologies used for distance learning, telemedicine, and telework as a result of the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) public health emergency.
Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
Science, Technology, Communications
Introduced
In Committee
On Floor
Passed Chamber
Enacted
Cardiovascular and respiratory healthCommutingComputers and information technologyComputer security and identity theftConsumer affairsDepartment of Homeland SecurityEducational technology and distance educationElementary and secondary educationEmergency medical services and trauma careGovernment information and archivesHealth technology, devices, suppliesInfectious and parasitic diseasesInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaSmall businessSocial work, volunteer service, charitable organizationsState and local government operations