demic institutions, that develop, update, and deliver 
cybersecurity training in support of homeland secu-
rity; 
(2) the terms ‘‘cybersecurity risk’’ and ‘‘inci-
dent’’ have the meanings given those terms in sec-
tion 2209(a) of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 
(6 U.S.C. 659(a)); 
(3) the term ‘‘Department’’ means the Depart-
ment of Homeland Security; and 
(4) the term ‘‘Secretary’’ means the Secretary 
of Homeland Security. 
SEC. 3. NATIONAL CYBERSECURITY PREPAREDNESS CON-
SORTIUM. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary may work with a 
consortium to support efforts to address cybersecurity 
risks and incidents. 
(b) ASSISTANCE TO THE NCCIC.—The Secretary 
may work with a consortium to assist the national cyberse-
curity and communications integration center of the De-
partment (established under section 2209 of the Home-
land Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 659)) to— 
(1) provide training to State and local first re-
sponders and officials specifically for preparing for 
and responding to cybersecurity risks and incidents, 
in accordance with applicable law; 
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(2) develop and update a curriculum utilizing 
existing programs and models in accordance with 
such section 2209, for State and local first respond-
ers and officials, related to cybersecurity risks and 
incidents; 
(3) provide technical assistance services to build 
and sustain capabilities in support of preparedness 
for and response to cybersecurity risks and inci-
dents, including threats of terrorism and acts of ter-
rorism, in accordance with such section 2209; 
(4) conduct cross-sector cybersecurity training 
and simulation exercises for entities, including State 
and local governments, critical infrastructure owners 
and operators, and private industry, to encourage 
community-wide coordination in defending against 
and responding to cybersecurity risks and incidents, 
in accordance with section 2210(c) of the Homeland 
Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 660(c)); 
(5) help States and communities develop cyber-
security information sharing programs, in accord-
ance with section 2209 of the Homeland Security 
Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 659), for the dissemination 
of homeland security information related to cyberse-
curity risks and incidents; and 
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(6) help incorporate cybersecurity risk and inci-
dent prevention and response into existing State and 
local emergency plans, including continuity of oper-
ations plans. 
(c) CONSIDERATIONS REGARDING SELECTION OF A 
CONSORTIUM.—In selecting a consortium with which to 
work under this Act, the Secretary shall take into consid-
eration the following: 
(1) Any prior experience conducting cybersecu-
rity training and exercises for State and local enti-
ties. 
(2) Geographic diversity of the members of any 
such consortium so as to cover different regions 
throughout the United States. 
(d) METRICS.—If the Secretary works with a consor-
tium under subsection (a), the Secretary shall measure the 
effectiveness of the activities undertaken by the consor-
tium under this Act. 
(e) OUTREACH.—The Secretary shall conduct out-
reach to universities and colleges, including historically 
Black colleges and universities, Hispanic-serving institu-
tions, Tribal Colleges and Universities, and other minor-
ity-serving institutions, regarding opportunities to support 
efforts to address cybersecurity risks and incidents, by 
working with the Secretary under subsection (a). 
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SEC. 4. RULE OF CONSTRUCTION. 
Nothing in this Act may be construed to authorize 
a consortium to control or direct any law enforcement 
agency in the exercise of the duties of the law enforcement 
agency. 
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