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 workers, and state contractors with access to state computer systems or databases to complete annual cybersecurity awareness training. The training must be delivered online, approved by the state Chief Technology Officer, and verified by employees or contractors. It includes provisions for periodic audits to ensure compliance across all covered groups, with specific content adjustments possible for roles like procurement staff. The policy applies to public institutions of higher education and contractors during active contracts, effective 90 days after enactment.
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026
Last action Jan 13, 2026
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Jan 13, 2026
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee
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Joe Cryan
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