Louisiana Revised Statutes 39:15.14 – Purposes and powers of the commission
Terms Used In Louisiana Revised Statutes 39:15.14
- Commission: means the Louisiana Cybersecurity Commission. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 39:15.12
- Strategy: means the method used to accomplish the objectives of an agency. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 39:2
A. The commission shall have the following purposes, duties, and powers:
(1) Identify, prioritize, and mitigate Louisiana’s cyber risk.
(2) Develop a cybersecurity strategy for the state and identify sources of support for strategy implementation.
(3) Promote cybersecurity awareness and recommend best practices for the security of all of Louisiana’s cyber ecosystem.
(4) Promote actions, including legislative, administrative, and regulatory, where appropriate, to enhance cybersecurity in Louisiana.
(5) Grow Louisiana’s cybersecurity workforce and educate the public and private sectors about cybersecurity.
(6) Enhance Louisiana cyber emergency preparedness and response capabilities.
(7) Monitor, understand, and share cyber threat information.
(8) Build comprehensive digital forensics and cyber investigative capability.
(9) Identify, prioritize, acquire, and establish funding mechanisms to enhance Louisiana’s cybersecurity efforts.
(10) Facilitate economic development by promoting a cyber-safe Louisiana for businesses and consumers.
(11) Serve as an advisory body to the governor relating to all issues relating to cybersecurity and protecting critical infrastructure.
B. In furtherance of its powers and duties, the commission may create standing or special committees and rules necessary and proper to ensure efficient accomplishment of its mission.
Acts 2023, No. 245, §2.