A House panel in Indiana heard from cybersecurity professionals and government officials about the importance of cybersecurity as a state and national security issue. Legislation is currently being considered that would require all local government units, school corporations, and public universities in the state to follow cybersecurity rules and policies developed by the Indiana Office of Technology starting in 2027. This bill aims to protect critical infrastructure and sensitive data from cyberattacks.
The bill, authored by Sen. Liz Brown, has received support from experts in the field who emphasize the vulnerability of municipal-level systems to cyber threats. However, concerns were raised about a provision in the bill that would require individual units of government to share their cybersecurity plans with the state, potentially exposing them to external hacks.
Despite these concerns, the bill has passed the Senate with strong support and is currently under review by the House Committee on Government and Regulatory Reform. Supporters of the bill believe it provides a much-needed level of accountability and guidance for local governments that may lack the resources for adequate cybersecurity protection. Brown and House bill sponsor Rep. Matt Lehman have pledged to work on modifying the language of the bill to address these concerns.
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