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S.773 Cybersecurity Act of 2009
I was told that there are some very naive people, or governments shills, who are actually claiming that this Cybersecurity Act of 2009 does not exist.
Those people should be asked to read it for themselves directly from the Thomas Registry of Congress

S.773 Cybersecurity Act of 2009


Sponsor: Sen Rockefeller, John D., IV [WV] (introduced 4/1/2009)




Sen Bayh, Evan [IN] - 4/2/2009 Sen Nelson, Bill [FL] - 4/1/2009
Sen Snowe, Olympia J. [ME] - 4/1/2009




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S.773
Cybersecurity Act of 2009 (Introduced in Senate)

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Beginning
April 1, 2009

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE; TABLE OF CONTENTS.
Sec. 1. Short title; table of contents.
Sec. 18. Cybersecurity responsibilities and authorities.
Sec. 21. International norms and cybersecurity deterrence measures.
SEC. 2. FINDINGS.
SEC. 3. CYBERSECURITY ADVISORY PANEL.
SEC. 4. REAL-TIME CYBERSECURITY DASHBOARD.
SEC. 5. STATE AND REGIONAL CYBERSECURITY ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM.
SEC. 6. NIST STANDARDS DEVELOPMENT AND COMPLIANCE.
SEC. 7. LICENSING AND CERTIFICATION OF CYBERSECURITY PROFESSIONALS.
SEC. 8. REVIEW OF NTIA DOMAIN NAME CONTRACTS.
SEC. 9. SECURE DOMAIN NAME ADDRESSING SYSTEM.
SEC. 10. PROMOTING CYBERSECURITY AWARENESS.
SEC. 11. FEDERAL CYBERSECURITY RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT.
SEC. 12. FEDERAL CYBER SCHOLARSHIP-FOR-SERVICE PROGRAM.
SEC. 13. CYBERSECURITY COMPETITION AND CHALLENGE.
SEC. 14. PUBLIC-PRIVATE CLEARINGHOUSE.
SEC. 15. CYBERSECURITY RISK MANAGEMENT REPORT.
SEC. 16. LEGAL FRAMEWORK REVIEW AND REPORT.
SEC. 17. AUTHENTICATION AND CIVIL LIBERTIES REPORT.
SEC. 18. CYBERSECURITY RESPONSIBILITIES AND AUTHORITY.
SEC. 19. QUADRENNIAL CYBER REVIEW.
SEC. 20. JOINT INTELLIGENCE THREAT ASSESSMENT.
SEC. 21. INTERNATIONAL NORMS AND CYBERSECURITY DETERRANCE MEASURES.
SEC. 22. FEDERAL SECURE PRODUCTS AND SERVICES ACQUISITIONS BOARD.
SEC. 23. DEFINITIONS.============excepts
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SEC. 6. NIST STANDARDS DEVELOPMENT AND COMPLIANCE.
(d) COMPLIANCE ENFORCEMENT- The Director shall--

(1) enforce compliance with the standards developed by the Institute under this section by software manufacturers, distributors, and vendors; and

(2) shall require each Federal agency, and each operator of an information system or network designated by the President as a critical infrastructure information system or network, periodically to demonstrate compliance with the standards established under this section.

(e) FCC NATIONAL BROADBAND PLAN- In developing the national broadband plan pursuant to section 6001(k) of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, the Federal Communications Commission shall report on the most effective and efficient means to ensure the cybersecurity of commercial broadband networks, including consideration of consumer education and outreach programs.

SEC. 7. LICENSING AND CERTIFICATION OF CYBERSECURITY PROFESSIONALS.

(a) IN GENERAL- Within 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Commerce shall develop or coordinate and integrate a national licensing, certification, and periodic recertification program for cybersecurity professionals.

(b) MANDATORY LICENSING- Beginning 3 years after the date of enactment of this Act, it shall be unlawful for any individual to engage in business in the United States, or to be employed in the United States, as a provider of cybersecurity services to any Federal agency or an information system or network designated by the President, or the President's designee, as a critical infrastructure information system or network, who is not licensed and certified under the program.
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