Illinois SB1363 mandates annual cybersecurity training for state officers, members, and employees.

Illinois SB1363 amends the State Officials and Employees Ethics Act to require all state officers, members, and employees to complete annual cybersecurity training. The training must cover cybersecurity threats, strong password creation, multi-factor authentication, data privacy, recognizing suspicious links, and securing personal and government devices. Ultimate jurisdictional authorities must report on the training annually to the applicable Ethics Commission, which will not make the reports public. New appointees must complete the training within 30 days of taking office.

Illinois SB1363 mandates annual cybersecurity training for state officers, members, and employees.

Illinois SB1363 amends the State Officials and Employees Ethics Act to require all state officers, members, and employees to complete annual cybersecurity training. The training must cover cybersecurity threats, strong password creation, multi-factor authentication, data privacy, recognizing suspicious links, and securing personal and government devices. Ultimate jurisdictional authorities must report on the training annually to the applicable Ethics Commission, which will not make the reports public. New appointees must complete the training within 30 days of taking office.