S. 1152 (112th): Cybersecurity Enhancement Act of 2011

Introduced:
Jun 07, 2011 (112th Congress, 2011–2013)
Sponsor:
Sen. Robert “Bob” Menéndez [D-NJ]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)

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Status

This bill was introduced on June 7, 2011, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced Jun 07, 2011
Referred to Committee Jun 07, 2011
Cosponsors
none
Committees

Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation

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Full Title

A bill to advance cybersecurity research, development, and technical standards, and for other purposes.

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Last updated Jun 07, 2011.
28 pages

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6/7/2011--Introduced.
Cybersecurity Enhancement Act of 2011 - Directs specified federal agencies participating in the National High-Performance Computing Program to:
(1) transmit to Congress a cybersecurity strategic research and development plan and triennial updates, and
(2) develop and annually update an implementation roadmap for such plan.
Expands permitted National Science Foundation (NSF) grants for basic research on innovative approaches to the structure of computer and network hardware and software that are aimed at enhancing computer security to include research into identity management, crimes against children, and organized crime.
Requires applications for the establishment of Computer and Network Security Research Centers to include a description of how such Centers will partner with government laboratories, for-profit entities, other institutions of higher education, or nonprofit research institutions.
Repeals the Cyber Security Faculty Development Traineeship Program. Requires the NSF Director to continue carrying out a Scholarship for Service program under the Cyber Security Research and Development Act. Directs the President to transmit a report to Congress addressing the cybersecurity workforce needs of the federal government.
Requires the Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) Director to convene a cybersecurity university-industry task force to explore mechanisms for carrying out collaborative R&D activities.
Revises provisions concerning the development and dissemination by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) of security risk checklists associated with computer systems that are, or are likely to become, widely used within the federal government.
Requires conducting intramural security research activities under NIST's computing standards program.
Requires the NIST Director to:
(1) ensure coordination of U.S. government representation in the international development of technical standards related to cybersecurity;
(2) maintain a cybersecurity awareness and education program through the Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership program; and
(3) continue a program to support development of technical standards, metrology, testbeds, and conformance criteria with regard to identity management research and development.

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