Promoting Good Cyber Hygiene Act of 2017

2017-06-29

Introduced in Senate

Promoting Good Cyber Hygiene Act of 2017

This bill requires the National Institute of Standards and Technology to establish for use by the federal government, the private sector, and any person utilizing an information system or device a list of best practices to defend against common cybersecurity threats or risks.

The Department of Homeland Security must assess cybersecurity threats, the effect of such threats on the federal government's information systems and networks, and submit recommendations for addressing such threats.

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