New York State Assembly Introduces Bill to Enhance Security and Cybersecurity of Critical Infrastructure

The New York State Assembly has introduced a new bill aimed at strengthening the security and cybersecurity of critical infrastructure in the state. Specifically, the legislation clarifies that the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services' review and analysis of measures to protect critical infrastructure must include cybersecurity as part of that review. This move comes on the heels of a 2022 law that upgraded the state's defense against cyber-attacks.

Key Takeaways:

• The bill amends sections 713, 714, and 716 of the executive law to include cybersecurity as part of the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services' review and analysis of measures to protect critical infrastructure.
• Cybersecurity vulnerabilities pose a significant risk to the security of energy infrastructure facilities, and the bill aims to address this issue by making cybersecurity a crucial part of the division's security review responsibilities.
• The legislation is a response to the 2022 law that upgraded the state's defense against cyber-attacks (Chapter 743 of the laws of 2022).
• The bill clarifies the division's review and analysis responsibilities under sections 713, 714, and 716 of the executive law to include cybersecurity.
• The bill does not have any fiscal implications, and it shall take effect immediately.

Statistics:

• The 2022 law (Chapter 743 of the laws of 2022) upgraded the state's defense against cyber-attacks.
• The Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services is responsible for reviewing and analyzing measures to protect critical infrastructure.
• The bill amends sections 713, 714, and 716 of the executive law to include cybersecurity as part of the division's review and analysis responsibilities.

Sources:

• New York State Assembly: An act to amend the executive law, in relation to the security and cyber security of certain critical infrastructure
• Chapter 743 of the laws of 2022: upgraded the state's defense against cyber-attacks