This bill mandates that state agencies and third parties report security incidents, enhancing the state's ability to respond to and manage such events. It introduces definitions for "Chief Information Security Officer" and "security incident," which are crucial for establishing clear responsibilities and protocols within state operations.

Additionally, the bill amends existing sections of the Montana Code Annotated (MCA), specifically sections 2-6-1501, 2-6-1502, and 2-6-1503, to incorporate these new definitions and reporting requirements. These changes aim to strengthen the overall security framework of state operations and ensure that incidents are promptly reported and addressed.

Statutes affected:
SB0050_1.pdf: 2-6-1501, 2-6-1502, 2-6-1503
SB0050_2.pdf: 2-6-1501, 2-6-1502, 2-6-1503
SB0050_3.pdf: 2-6-1501, 2-6-1502, 2-6-1503
Amended: 2-6-1501, 2-6-1502, 2-6-1503
Introduced: 2-6-1501, 2-6-1502, 2-6-1503