Texas Insider Report: AUSTIN Texas The cyber security industry presents a new field of economic growth that will be essential in the future said Senator Leticia Van de Putte earlier today as she filed Senate Bill 988 (SB 988) to create the Cyber Security Education & Economic Development Council. Researching new opportunities in cyber security will help us tackle the most serious economic and national security challenges we face as a state said Van de Putte.
The Council will research and recommend improvements to the infrastructure of cyber security technology and indentify methods to facilitate the growth of this rising industry.
The Council will consist of members from governmental agencies businesses and institutions of higher education. The integration of business and collegiate institutions will help provide higher education programs crucial information to ensure the state has the best workforce and experts in the cyber security field. The creation of the Council complements President Obamas National Cyber Security Initiative.
Imagine a world where your entire private life including your medical records bank statements and credit card information can be stolen by anyone around the globe in a matter of seconds. Now consider the crippling effect hacking into critical infrastructure like public transportation systems telecommunication facilities and energy utilities could have on society.
This is the reality of the world we live in today.
There are more serious threats to our cyber network than people attempting to access your Facebook account or hacking into your email. On average hundreds of attacks hit our states information resources every day. Cyber attacks can result in serious consequences that interrupt or deny business operations and cause revenue and property loss.1
It is imperative for Texas to combine the work at all levels of business government and education to combat this growing and sophisticated menace.
The threat of cyber-attacks is very real and has the potential of impacting every aspect of our lives said Richard Perez President and CEO of the Greater San Antonio Chamber of Commerce. Cyber security education awareness and the protection of critical infrastructure are paramount in combating the problem. The Chamber applauds Senator Van de Puttes vision in creating an advisory committee to identify ways to increase the cyber security awareness of State agencies and departments and to improve the security of the States critical infrastructure.
Technology keeps our society connected. Texas must create initiatives that provide new innovations and create a more prepared workforce while protecting our Internet safety.
This Council will help the State become a leader in cyber security technology and set an example for the rest of the nation.
1. Securing Texas Information Resources: www2.dir.state.tx.us/SiteCollectionDocuments/Security/Policies20and20Standards/StateEnterpriseSecurityPlan.pdf
Texas Insider Report: AUSTIN Texas The cyber security industry presents a new field of economic growth that will be essential in the future said Senator Leticia Van de Putte earlier today as she filed Senate Bill 988 (SB 988) to create the Cyber Security Education & Economic Development Council. Researching new opportunities in cyber security will help us tackle the most serious economic and national security challenges we face as a state said Van de Putte.
The Council will research and recommend improvements to the infrastructure of cyber security technology and indentify methods to facilitate the growth of this rising industry.
The Council will consist of members from governmental agencies businesses and institutions of higher education. The integration of business and collegiate institutions will help provide higher education programs crucial information to ensure the state has the best workforce and experts in the cyber security field. The creation of the Council complements President Obamas National Cyber Security Initiative.
Imagine a world where your entire private life including your medical records bank statements and credit card information can be stolen by anyone around the globe in a matter of seconds. Now consider the crippling effect hacking into critical infrastructure like public transportation systems telecommunication facilities and energy utilities could have on society.
This is the reality of the world we live in today.
There are more serious threats to our cyber network than people attempting to access your Facebook account or hacking into your email. On average hundreds of attacks hit our states information resources every day. Cyber attacks can result in serious consequences that interrupt or deny business operations and cause revenue and property loss.1
It is imperative for Texas to combine the work at all levels of business government and education to combat this growing and sophisticated menace.
The threat of cyber-attacks is very real and has the potential of impacting every aspect of our lives said Richard Perez President and CEO of the Greater San Antonio Chamber of Commerce. Cyber security education awareness and the protection of critical infrastructure are paramount in combating the problem. The Chamber applauds Senator Van de Puttes vision in creating an advisory committee to identify ways to increase the cyber security awareness of State agencies and departments and to improve the security of the States critical infrastructure.
Technology keeps our society connected. Texas must create initiatives that provide new innovations and create a more prepared workforce while protecting our Internet safety.
This Council will help the State become a leader in cyber security technology and set an example for the rest of the nation.
1. Securing Texas Information Resources: www2.dir.state.tx.us/SiteCollectionDocuments/Security/Policies20and20Standards/StateEnterpriseSecurityPlan.pdf
