MDITS and SOS; require to establish minimum cybersecurity standards for SEMS.

SB 2096 requires Mississippi's Department of Information and Technology Services (MDITS) and the Secretary of State to establish minimum cybersecurity standards for the Statewide Elections Management System (SEMS) by January 1, 2027. These standards aim to protect voter registration data and election integrity, directly affecting county registrars and election commissioners who use the SEMS. The bill mandates policies for system security, regular adherence assessments, confidentiality of data, and grants the State Auditor authority to review compliance. It also allows MDITS and the Secretary of State to request internal assessment results if needed.