Establishes the Texas Cyber Command to prevent and respond to cybersecurity incidents affecting governmental entities and critical infrastructure in.
The bill creates the Texas Cyber Command as a component institution of The University of Texas System. It transfers certain powers and duties from the Department of Information Resources to the command. The command is responsible for developing cybersecurity best practices, providing training, establishing a cybersecurity incident response unit, and offering support to state agencies and local governments. It also establishes a cybersecurity council to advise the command. The command can establish regional security operations centers in partnership with institutions of higher education.
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