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Can you summarize WVCO Chapter 5A, Article 6B?
DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION. > CYBER SECURITY PROGRAM.
Short Summary
The provided legal document content pertains to the cybersecurity program within the West Virginia Department of Administration. It establishes the West Virginia Cybersecurity Office within the Office of Technology, which is responsible for setting standards for cybersecurity and managing the cybersecurity framework. The document applies to all state agencies, except for higher education institutions, the State Police, state constitutional officers, the Legislature, and the Judiciary. It defines key terms related to cybersecurity and aims to provide guidance for organizations to assess and improve their ability to prevent, detect, and respond to cyber incidents. The Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) is appointed by the Chief Technology Officer and has various powers and duties, including developing policies, procedures, and standards for an enterprise cybersecurity program, creating a cyber risk management service, and assisting agencies in managing cyber incidents. The Secretary of the Department of Administration is responsible for proposing rules to implement and enforce the provisions of this article. State agencies and other entities subject to this document are required to undergo a cyber risk assessment, adhere to the cybersecurity standard, comply with enterprise cybersecurity policies and standards, and submit annual reports on their cybersecurity readiness and information technology modernization efforts. The document does not specify any penalties for non-compliance or violations. Overall, the document establishes a framework for enhancing cybersecurity measures within the West Virginia state government.
Whom does it apply to?
All state agencies, excluding higher education institutions, the State Police, state constitutional officers identified in 6-7-2 of this code, the Legislature and the Judiciary
What does it govern?
Cybersecurity program within the West Virginia Department of Administration
What are exemptions?
No specific exemptions are mentioned
What are the Penalties?
No specific penalties for non-compliance or violations are mentioned
Jurisdiction
West Virginia