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H.R. 263, The Cybersecurity Education Enhancement Act of 2007
- This item is from the 110th Congress (2007-2008) and is no longer current. Comments, voting, and wiki editing have been disabled, and the cost/savings estimate has been frozen.
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H.R. 263 would authorize the Secretary of Homeland Security to establish a program to award grants to institutions of higher education for the establishment or expansion of cybersecurity professional development programs.
Detailed Summary
Cybersecurity Education Enhancement Act of 2007 - Directs the Secretary of Homeland Security, acting through the Assistant Secretary of Cybersecurity, to establish, in conjunction with the National Science Foundation, a program to award grants to institutions of higher education for: (1) cybersecurity professional development programs; (2) associate degree programs in cybersecurity; and (3) the purchase of equipment to provide training in cybersecurity for either professional development or degree programs.
Requires the Director of the National Science Foundation to operate the program.
Amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to direct the Secretary to establish an e-security fellowship program to bring state, local, tribal, and private sector officials to participate in the work of the National Cybersecurity Division in order to become familar with Department of Homeland Security cybersecurity missions and capabilities.
Status of the Legislation
Latest Major Action: 9/8/2008: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 110-829, Part I.
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Steve
September 10, 2008, 8:47pm (report abuse)Cybersecurity is increasingly becoming more and more important. I see it everyday in the tech sector that I work in. China could bring us to our knees if we do not stay on top of the ball. Please support this bill.
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