Massachusetts H82 amends cyberattack response protocols for critical infrastructure.

Massachusetts H82 amends the state's emergency management law to include cybersecurity attacks as a trigger for emergency response. It defines "cybersecurity attack" as an electronic assault targeting the commonwealth's cyberspace to disrupt, disable, or maliciously control computing environments or infrastructure. The bill also defines "critical infrastructure" as systems and assets vital to the commonwealth's security, economic stability, and public health.

Massachusetts H82 amends cyberattack response protocols for critical infrastructure.

Massachusetts H82 amends the state's emergency management law to include cybersecurity attacks as a trigger for emergency response. It defines "cybersecurity attack" as an electronic assault targeting the commonwealth's cyberspace to disrupt, disable, or maliciously control computing environments or infrastructure. The bill also defines "critical infrastructure" as systems and assets vital to the commonwealth's security, economic stability, and public health.