Small Business Cybersecurity Assistance Act of 2019
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Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Jun 27, 2019)
Small Business Cybersecurity Assistance Act of 2019
This bill directs the Small Business Administration (SBA) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to provide cybersecurity education and resources to small businesses and small business development centers.
Specifically, the bill establishes a Cybersecurity Clearinghouse platform, jointly managed by the SBA and DHS, which shall contain public-facing cybersecurity resources in a single location for ease of reference by small businesses.
The bill also requires DHS to develop educational cybersecurity materials and training programs for small business development centers to use when counseling small businesses. Such materials must address cybersecurity (1) policies and procedures, and (2) defensive and response strategies.
What just happenedJun 27, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in SenateJun 27, 2019
- Jun 27, 2019IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee - Jun 27, 2019IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate