Directs New Jersey Cybersecurity and Communications Integration Cell, Office of Information Technology, and New Jersey Big Data Alliance to develop advanced cyberinfrastructure strategic plan.
The implementation of this bill is expected to significantly impact state laws concerning cybersecurity and data management. With a structured strategic plan, New Jersey will be better positioned to handle large volumes of data effectively while integrating various technological improvements. The proposed shared data cloud aims to facilitate improved collaboration between academia, industry, and government, thereby promoting economic development and innovation throughout the state.
Senate Bill 205 directs the New Jersey Cybersecurity and Communications Integration Cell, the Office of Information Technology, and the New Jersey Big Data Alliance to develop an advanced cyberinfrastructure strategic plan. This plan aims to assess the state's current cyberinfrastructure, which includes both public and privately owned resources such as high-performance computing, data storage systems, and advanced instrumentation. By creating a comprehensive roadmap, the bill seeks to enhance the state's technology capabilities and address big data challenges effectively.
While the bill is aimed at improving New Jersey's cyberinfrastructure, it may raise concerns regarding funding and resource allocation between state entities and partner organizations. Specifically, the effectiveness of the collaboration between the New Jersey Cybersecurity and Communications Integration Cell and the New Jersey Big Data Alliance will be closely scrutinized to ensure that taxpayer resources are utilized efficiently. Additionally, there is a need to address the public's concerns regarding data privacy and security as the state moves towards more integrated data solutions.