Cybersecurity Enhancement Act¶

The Cybersecurity Enhancement Act of 2014 is a United States Public Law aimed to enhance cybersecurity. It encourages though does not mandate public-private collaboration on cybersecurity by requiring the director of the National Institute of Science and Technology (NIST) to take part in the development of standards and procedures to reduce cyber risks to critical infrastructure. It also sets out the grounds for a cybersecurity research and development strategic plan with the aid of different agencies within the US, a national cybersecurity awareness and education program as well as the development of international technical standards related to information system security.

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