RÉSUMÉ DIGEST
ACT 155 (HB 633) 2020 Regular Session Freiberg
New law requires the Dept. of State Civil Service (department) to create and implement
cybersecurity awareness training for state and local agency officials and employees and
contractors who have access to their agency's information technology assets. Additionally
requires that each new agency official or employee with such access complete cybersecurity
awareness training within the first 30 days of initial service or employment. An agency head
shall verify and report to the department on the completion of cybersecurity training by
agency employees and contractors. Provides that the cost of the cybersecurity awareness
training shall be paid by agencies employing state classified employees by means of fees
generated by the program and by means of any other funds available to the department.
Requires that the department make the training available to local agencies at minimal cost.
Effective upon signature of governor (June 9, 2020).
(Adds R.S. 42:1267)