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Every day, your data is under attack. Hackers from all around the world are chasing your credit card information, social security number, date of birth, and other identifying data. Several high profile data breaches have spent weeks in the news, cost millions of dollars and cast a bright light on the need for more rigorous cyber security, in both the public and private sectors.

It is the responsibility of government to protect the data it requires from citizens to get a driver’s license, access state programs or receive other benefits. Every time data is submitted to the government, there is an unspoken contract that the information will be securely stored and shielded from attempted cyber theft.

To continue Georgia’s development as a secure cyber state, I have requested the Senate form a cyber security study committee that would submit recommendations and findings, prior to the 2016 legislative session. Study committees are an important aspect of our state legislature to carefully craft the language necessary for any new laws or updates to existing laws. It is my hope that this committee will be able to provide a forum for cyber security experts, in and around our state, to shape Georgia’s policy, as it relates to cyber security.

In the state government, the Georgia Technology Authority (GTA) is on the front lines of the cyber security issue, overseeing the information technology infrastructure and subsequent services necessary for the 85 Executive Branch agencies in the state government, as well as managing the network of services delivered to 1,300 state and local government entities. These services can include operating mainframes, servers, service desk, end user computing, disaster recovery and security, depending on the agency’s needs. Obviously, there is a lot of information that GTA is responsible for safeguarding.

Another factor in Georgia’s need for a more robust conversation about cyber security, is the relocation of the U.S. Army Cyber Command Center, to Fort Gordon in Augusta by 2019. Army Cyber Command (ARCYBER) is the lead for Army missions, actions and functions related to cyberspace. It is the sharp end of the spear for reporting and assessing Army cyberspace incidents, events, and operations, as well as synchronizing and integrating Army responses.

The relocation of ARCYBER is another major step in maintaining Georgia’s position as a leading state in the technology industry. It is important, in this conversation about cyber security, to remember that to remain on the forefront of the economic development opportunities in the technology industry, Georgia must stay on the cutting edge of cyber and digital issues. In today’s world, that means cyber security must be a priority for the state and businesses alike. As the Atlanta Tech Village and other technology driven businesses across the state continue to thrive, this need for cyber security will continue to increase.  

It is my honor to represent Georgia’s 21st Senate District and serve as the Chairman of the Senate’s Science and Technology Committee.

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