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SENATE CONCURRENT RESOL UTION NO. 123
BY SENATOR MARTINY
A CONCURRENT RESOL UTION
To establish the Task Force on Cyber Incident and Response to develop a tabletop exercise
in which the state and private entities can test and strengthen the existing
infrastructure to combat cyber threats and attacks and improve ongoing
communication procedures.
WHEREAS, cybersecurity threats are constant and criminals consistently target
computer networks, thereby increasing the number and exigent danger of cybersecurity
breaches; and
WHEREAS, many of today's activities are increasingly dependent on information
systems, electronic devices, and data networks; and
WHEREAS, vulnerabilities constantly emerge, and as a result, security risks are
increasing in number, frequency, and impact; and
WHEREAS, other states have recently experienced attacks that resulted in energy
outages and network shutdowns of state agencies; and
WHEREAS, Louisiana must be prepared to respond to cybersecurity threats, in part,
by developing a partnership between private entities and public bodies; and
WHEREAS, the proposed tabletop exercise will consist of a simulated incident that
requires a partnership between the participating state agencies and private partners to address
and neutralize the cyber threat, as well as minimize any damage to private citizens,
businesses, and state infrastructure; and
WHEREAS, the members of the Legislature of Louisiana believe that a tabletop
exercise that focuses on strengthening a critical infrastructure response to cyber attacks will
benefit both private entities and the state in the ongoing battle against cybercrime; and
WHEREAS, with the current budget deficit, the funding necessary to plan and
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conduct this exercise will require innovation and advance planning on behalf of the task
force.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Legislature of Louisiana does hereby
create the Task Force on Cyber Incident and Response to strengthen its existing
infrastructure and defense.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the task force shall be comprised of the
following nineteen members:
(1) The chairman of the House Committee on Commerce or his designee.
(2) The chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Consumer Protection, and
International Affairs or his designee.
(3) The executive director of the Stephenson Disaster Management Institute -
Louisiana State University or his designee.
(4) The executive director of the Louisiana Business Emergency Operations Center
or his designee.
(5) The executive director of the Governor's Office of Homeland Security or his
designee.
(6) The executive director of the Cyber Innovation Center or his designee.
(7) The director of business intelligence at Louisiana Economic Development or his
designee.
(8) The president of the Louisiana Association of Business and Industry or his
designee.
(9) The Louisiana attorney general or his designee.
(10) The chairman of the Louisiana Chemical Association or his designee.
(11) The chairman of the Louisiana Mid-Continent Oil and Gas Association or his
designee.
(12) The president of the Baton Rouge Area Chamber or his designee.
(13) The director of the Louisiana State Analytical Fusion Exchange or his designee.
(14) The special agent in charge of the New Orleans field office of the Federal
Bureau of Investigation or his designee.
(15) The superintendent of Louisiana State Police or his designee.
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(16) The adjutant general of the Louisiana Army National Guard or his designee.
(17) The executive secretary of the Public Service Commission or his designee.
(18) The chief executive officer of the LTCA-The Internet and Television
Association or his designee.
(19) The president of the Louisiana Telecommunications Association or his designee.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the executive director of the Cyber Innovation
Center and the executive director of the Louisiana Business Emergency Operations Center
shall be jointly responsible for designating, delegating, and managing the duties of the task
force, and shall convene its first meeting no later than October 1, 2019, at which time the
task force shall adopt rules of procedure, a work and planning schedule, and develop any
additional measures that it deems necessary for the timely performance of its duties,
including selection of officers.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the members of this task force shall serve
without compensation, except per diem or expense reimbursement to which they may be
individually entitled to as members of the constituent organizations.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the task force shall submit a written report of
its findings and recommendations, along with a fiscal plan for the exercise, to the House
Committee on Commerce and the Senate Committee on Commerce, Consumer Protection,
and International Affairs no later than February 1, 2020.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the report shall include a proposed budget for
the exercise, the source of funding for the exercise, a date for the exercise, a list of proposed
participants, and a location for the exercise.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to the
Stephenson Disaster Management Institute - Louisiana State University, the Louisiana
Business Emergency Operations Center, the Governor's Office of Homeland Security, the
Cyber Innovation Center, Louisiana Economic Development, the Louisiana Association of
Business and Industry, the Louisiana Attorney General, the Louisiana Chemical Association,
the Louisiana Mid-Continent Oil and Gas Association, the Baton Rouge Area Chamber, the
Louisiana State Analytical Fusion Exchange, the New Orleans Field Office of the Federal
Bureau of Investigation, Louisiana State Police, the Louisiana Army National Guard, the
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Public Service Commission, the LCTA - The Internet and Television Association, and the
Louisiana Telecommunications Association.
PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE
SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
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