"Maryland Governor Signs Bills to Strengthen Cybersecurity"

Gov. Larry Hogan just signed measures to strengthen cybersecurity in state and local governments in Maryland after lawmakers approved legislation and big investments earlier this year to protect vital systems against cyberattacks.  One of the measures aims to help local governments, school systems, and health departments work with more resources and assistance from the Maryland Emergency Management Agency to improve cybersecurity.  The Maryland Emergency Management Agency will support local governments in developing vulnerability assessments and response plans.  Another measure expands cybersecurity requirements for state agencies and water and sewer systems.  It requires public or private water or sewer systems that serve 10,000 or more users and receive financial assistance from the state to assess their vulnerability to a cyberattack.  Hogan also signed a bill to create reporting requirements for state agencies and local governments, including reporting cybersecurity incidents.  Organizations will be required to complete a cybersecurity assessment and to remediate findings.  Local government entities will have to consult with the local emergency manager to create or update a cybersecurity preparedness and response plan.  

SecurityWeek reports: "Maryland Governor Signs Bills to Strengthen Cybersecurity"