The Senate approved S. 754, “Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015,” in a 74-21 vote Oct. 27 after rejecting several amendments that would have complicated and delayed critical information sharing or eliminated protections for voluntary exchanges to shore up cybersecurity.
“This step forward for our national cybersecurity will enhance and encourage communication among the federal government, the North American electric power sector, and other critical sectors that will improve cooperatives’ abilities to defend against or mitigate a cyber event,” said Bridgette Bourge, NRECA senior principal.
“This bill will help electric co-ops advance their awareness of cyber threats and enhance their protection and response capabilities through improved and protected information sharing through existing channels.”
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