testing one two three four five six seven eight nine two one two three four five six seven eight nine ten check check check pursuant to notice the subcommittee on technology and innovation meets this morning to consider the committee print the cyber security coordination and awareness act i recognize myself for five minutes the committee print we are considering today implements recommendations made in the cyber security policy review which was completed in may of this year and the recent subcommittee hearing and also a mensa cyber security research and development act of two thousand to twenty two years ago this committee paved the way for federal cybersecurity efforts with the computer security act of one thousand nine hundred eighty seven which charged nist with developing technical standards to protect non classified information on federal computer systems and was the first of thirteen major laws relating to cyber security the cyber security policy review recommended coordination of u s government representation in international cybersecurity technical standards development currently responsibilities are parsed among different agencies without any consistent policy the convergence of telecommunication the internet and video devices requires a corresponding convergence in cybersecurity technical standards development a core data policy will ensure that these representatives operate with the overarching need of the us infrastructure in mind two weeks ago witnesses testified in front of this subcommittee that nist is suited for the role of coordinator due to its extensive technical expertise established relationship with international bodies and the existence and its existence as a non regulatory body the cyberspace policy review also called for a cybersecurity awareness and education campaign nist could be a valuable resource to all internet users and providing them with the same guidance as it gives federal agencies this committee print tasks nest with developing a plan to disseminate cybersecurity technical standards and best practices to the general public however while this is a great resource for technical standards and best practices have stated that guidance is often too technical for the average internet user therefore the print also test nist with making its standards and best practices usable by those with less technical expertise dissemination of more user friendly standards will help raise the base level of cybersecurity knowledge among individuals businesses educational institutions and governments the cybersecurity policy review also notes that cyber security cannot be improved without first improving identity management the committee print also amends a cyber security r a d after two thousand and two to reinforce the important r and d work currently done by nest that specifically reflects witness testimony on the importance of mis work with automated security specifications such as those in the s cap program we also update language in the app to reflect more modern technological terms i urge my colleagues to support this bill and look forward to working with members on both sides of the aisle to approve this legislation as we move forward and now i recognize mr smith to present his opening remarks mr chairman thank you for calling this markup this cyberspace cyber security coordination and where this act committee print we are marking up next on number of modest but important changes to this information security programs and authorities throughout the summer and into the fall the subcommittee held numerous hearings in which we heard from federal agencies in leading private sector experts regarding the current state of computer and network security efforts and how they can be improved these discussions made clear any successful comprehensive effort to improve cyber security must include an assist from its critical capabilities and expertise in research and development and standards development to its reputation as a proven and trusted entity within the federal government the private sector and internationally as well suited to take on this expanded in this arena this legislation will help to do just that by authorizing new or expanded activities in three areas one coordination of u s government representation and international standards development forums to improve dissemination of cybersecurity best practices to small businesses state and local governments educational institutions and the general public in three research and standards development united energy management identity management is a particularly important area which warrants increased attention especially as it relates to the security  management of personally identifiable information now a common aspect of our computer systems to this and i appreciate the chairman's willingness to work with me to find the section and incorporate language explicitly stating privacy protection including privacy as it relates to health  systems that should be part of identity management efforts together the provisions of this committee print will strengthen and clarifying this cyber security roles and responsibilities representing a small but important step in our efforts to address cyber security issues i want to thank the chairman for working closely with republicans on this legislation certainly look forward to continued cooperative efforts as we move forward to consideration by full committee and on the floor thank you thank you mr smith it is indeed  positive and refreshing to find these bipartisan issues and efforts look forward to working with you going forward does anyone else wish to be recognized  consent that the print is considered as read and open to an amendment at any point and that the members proceed with amendments in the order of the roster without objection so ordered the first amendment on the roster is a so ordered recognize myself for five minutes to explain the amendment this manager's amendment includes two simple provisions that we have worked worked on with the minority the first incorporates explicit mention of health information technology systems as part of miss work on identity management research and standards development as we work to increase the adoption of health i t into our medical system it is important to recognize that the increased digitization and sharing of records must be accompanied by adequate privacy safeguards ensuring that we had vance technologies and methods used to protect privacy should be central to this work in health care i t so the second change is also simple when the legislation is technical update c this intramural security research activities related to access control management on computer systems the manager's amendment substitutes the word execution in place and force meant to clarify that these research activities are to support the use of protection policies not to be part of or to guide their enforcement is there any further discussion of the manager's amendment if not the vote occurs on the amendment all in favor say aye aye those opposed say no the ayes have it and the amendment is agreed to are there any other amendments if not the vote is on the committee print as amended all those in favor will say aye aye all those a puzzle say no in the opinion the chair the ayes have it and i now recognize myself to make a motion i move that the subcommittee favorably report the committee printed as amended to the full committee furthermore i move that the staff be instructed to prepare the subcommittee report and make necessary technical and conforming changes to the prince in accordance with the recommendations of the subcommittee the question is on the motion report the print favorably those in favor of the motion will signify by saying i i those opposed know the eyes have it and the print is favorably reported without objection the motion to reconsider is laid upon the table members will have two subsequent calendar days in which to submit supplemental minority or additional views on the measure and i want to thank all the members for their attendance and this come clues our subcommittee markup thank you