A 1928 New Jersey General Assembly · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Requires State, county, and municipal employees and certain State contractors to complete cybersecurity awareness training.

This bill requires all New Jersey state employees (including those in Executive, Judicial, and Legislative branches), county and municipal staff, and certain state contractors with access to state computer systems or databases to complete annual cybersecurity awareness training. The training must be online, approved by the state Chief Technology Officer, and verified by the relevant agency. It includes specific provisions for contractors, requiring them to complete the training during each contract period, with compliance verified through state contract managers. The bill mandates periodic audits to ensure all covered entities meet the training requirement, aiming to strengthen cybersecurity practices across state operations.
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026 Last action Jan 13, 2026
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Jan 13, 2026
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