Maryland SB601 enhances cybersecurity standards and compliance for state and local entities.

Maryland SB601 mandates the Department of Information Technology to establish uniform reporting requirements for cybersecurity expenditures. It requires county governments, local school systems, and local health departments to create or update cybersecurity preparedness and response plans and complete assessments. The bill also requires local school systems to comply with state minimum cybersecurity standards and conduct cybersecurity maturity assessments annually.

Maryland SB601 enhances cybersecurity standards and compliance for state and local entities.

Maryland SB601 mandates the Department of Information Technology to establish uniform reporting requirements for cybersecurity expenditures. It requires county governments, local school systems, and local health departments to create or update cybersecurity preparedness and response plans and complete assessments. The bill also requires local school systems to comply with state minimum cybersecurity standards and conduct cybersecurity maturity assessments annually.