Ransomware attack preparedness; Virginia Information Technologies Agency (VITA) to study.
This bill did not become law and its session has ended, so it can no longer move. It would have to be reintroduced.
- Stage
- Session ended
- Sponsor
- 1
- Latest action
- Feb 25, 2020
What it does
Study; Virginia Information Technologies Agency;ransomware attack preparedness; report. Requests the VirginiaInformation Technologies Agency (VITA) to study the Commonwealth'ssusceptibility, preparedness, and ability to respond to ransomwareattacks. In conducting its study, the Agency shall (i) assess theCommonwealth's susceptibility to ransomware attacks at the stateand local levels of government; (ii) develop guidelines and bestpractices to prevent ransomware attacks; (iii) evaluate current dataencryption and backup strategies; (iv) evaluate the availabilityof tools to monitor unusual access requests, viruses, and networktraffic; (v) develop guidance for state agencies and localities…
Where it stands
This bill did not become law and its session has ended, so it can no longer move. It would have to be reintroduced.
Introduced (Current step)
Committee (Needs attention)
Floor (Not started)
Law (Not started)
What moved
Who is involved
Sponsors
The lawmakers who put their names on it, lead sponsors first.
Where it goes next
While a bill can still move, the questions are about people and money in Virginia.