Amendment codifies the establishment of the National Cybersecurity Preparedness Consortium (NCPC) made up of university partners and other stakeholders who proactively coordinate to assist state and local officials in cyber security preparation and prevention of cyber attacks.

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   Change 1: Adds SEC. 232. NATIONAL CYBERSECURITY PREPAREDNESS CONSORTIUM on page 52, line 12

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   Inserted: SEC. 232. NATIONAL CYBERSECURITY PREPAREDNESS CONSORTIUM.

   Inserted: (a) In General.--The Secretary may establish a consortium to be known as the 'National Cybersecurity Preparedness Consortium' (in this section referred to as the 'Consortium').

   Inserted: (b) Functions.--The Consortium may--

   Inserted: (1) provide training to State and local first responders and officials specifically for preparing and responding to cyber attacks;

   Inserted: (2) develop and update a curriculum utilizing the National Protection and Programs Directorate of the Department sponsored Community Cyber Security Maturity Model (CCSMM) for State and local first responders and officials;

   Inserted: (3) provide technical assistance services to build and sustain capabilities in support of cybersecurity preparedness and response;

   Inserted: (4) conduct cybersecurity training and simulation exercises to defend from and respond to cyber-attacks;

   Inserted: (5) coordinate with the National Cybersecurity and Communications Integration Center to help States and communities develop cybersecurity information sharing programs; and

   Inserted: (6) coordinate with the National Domestic Preparedness Consortium to incorporate cybersecurity emergency responses into existing State and local emergency management functions.

   Inserted: (c) Members.--The Consortium shall consist of academic, nonprofit, and government partners that develop, update, and deliver cybersecurity training in support of homeland security. Members shall have prior experience conducting cybersecurity training and exercises for State and local entities.

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   Change 2: Adds Sec. 232. National Cybersecurity Preparedness Consortium on page 52, line 17

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   Inserted: Sec. 232. National Cybersecurity Preparedness Consortium.

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