The Arkansas Cybersecurity Act of 2025 aims to establish a comprehensive framework for cybersecurity within state agencies. The act introduces the State Cybersecurity Office, which will be managed by the State Information Security Officer and will oversee all cybersecurity and information security functions across state agencies. The office is tasked with maximizing cybersecurity resources, establishing governance policies, and ensuring compliance with state and federal standards. It will also conduct audits and report findings to the Joint Committee on Advanced Communications and Information Technology at least twice a year.

Key definitions are provided in the act, including "cybersecurity," "functional report," "information security," and "state agency." The act mandates that state agencies comply with the governance standards set by the State Cybersecurity Office, with the possibility of implementing more stringent standards if desired. Additionally, cybersecurity personnel within state agencies will report functionally to the State Cybersecurity Office while maintaining their positions and management within their respective agencies. The act emphasizes the importance of protecting state information and infrastructure from cyber threats and outlines the responsibilities of the State Cybersecurity Office in achieving this goal.