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New Hampshire House Bill HB519

New Hampshire 2023 Regular Session

New Hampshire House Bill HB519

Introduced
1/11/23  
Refer
1/11/23  
Report Pass
2/7/23  
Refer
2/14/23  
Report Pass
3/21/23  
Engrossed
4/11/23  
Refer
4/11/23  
Report Pass
4/20/23  
Enrolled
6/21/23  
Chaptered
7/12/23  

Caption

Relative to establishing a chief information security officer for the department of information technology.

Impact

The establishment of a CISO signifies a proactive approach by the state to address the increasing threats of cyberattacks and data breaches targeting government agencies. By centralizing this role, the bill aims to streamline and elevate the state's cybersecurity efforts, ensuring that there is a dedicated expert overseeing all security measures. This change in state law could potentially lead to increased efficiency in managing cybersecurity risks while also fostering a culture of security awareness among state employees.

Summary

House Bill 519 establishes the position of a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) within the Department of Information Technology in New Hampshire. The CISO is tasked with developing and implementing cybersecurity strategies, policies, and procedures across the various departments of the state government. This role is critical in enhancing the state’s ability to respond to cybersecurity threats and ensuring that state agencies have the necessary tools and strategies in place for data protection and incident management. The bill also mandates the creation of a cybersecurity integration center to facilitate coordination and information sharing among state agencies.

Contention

While the overall thrust of HB 519 is oriented toward bolstering state cybersecurity frameworks, there may be discussions revolving around the potential for increased regulations or the implications for funding and resource allocation within the Department of Information Technology. Some stakeholders might express concerns about the adequacy of balancing security measures with the functional needs of various state departments, particularly in terms of operational efficiency and responsiveness to public needs.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

NH SB1598

Information technology; security; office

NH SB291

House Substitute for SB 291 by Committee on Legislative Modernization - Transferring all cybsersecurity services under the chief information technology officer of each branch of government, creating chief information security officers within the judicial and legislative branches, requiring a chief information security officer to be appointed by the attorney general, Kansas bureau of investigation, secretary of state, state treasurer and insurance commissioner and requiring the chief information security officers to implement certain minimum cybersecurity standards, requiring the information technology executive council to develop a plan to integrate executive branch information technology services under the executive chief information technology officer, making and concerning appropriations for the fiscal years ending June 30, 2025, and June 30, 2026, for the office of information technology, Kansas information security office and the adjutant general, authorizing certain transfers and imposing certain limitations and restrictions and directing or authorizing certain disbursements and procedures for all state agencies and requiring legislative review of state agencies not in compliance with this act.

NH SB1779

Relating to security for state agency information and information technologies.

NH AB3091

Department of Technology: information security officer basic training.

NH HB2842

Transferring all information technology services under the chief information technology officer of each branch of government, creating chief information security officers within the judicial and legislative branches, requiring a chief information security officer to be appointed by the attorney general, secretary of state, state treasurer and insurance commissioner and requiring the chief information security officers to implement certain minimum cybersecurity standards, making and concerning appropriations for the fiscal years ending June 30, 2025, and June 30, 2026, for the office of information technology, Kansas information security office and the adjutant general, authorizing certain transfers and imposing certain limitations and restrictions, and directing or authorizing certain disbursements and procedures for all state agencies and requiring legislative review of state agencies not in compliance with this act.

NH HB2270

Authorizing the chief information security officer to receive audit reports and updating statutes related to services provided by the chief information technology officer.

NH HB556

Relative to the duties of the information technology council.

NH SB373

In boards and offices, providing for information technology and security.

NH SB374

Establishing the Office of Information Technology and Chief Information Officer.

NH SB1214

Establishing the Office of Information Technology and Chief Information Officer.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.