The New Jersey State Bar Association supports A-1671 (Quijano), which requires State, county, and municipal employees and certain State contractors to complete cybersecurity awareness training.
The Association supports this proposed legislation because it requires State officers, employees, and members in the Executive Branch, the Judicial Branch, and the Legislative Branch to complete a cybersecurity training awareness program in each calendar year. This proposed legislation also requires State contractors and subcontractors who have access to the State computer system or database to complete the same training program. This is a positive measure that will ultimately help strengthen cybersecurity within the State government.
For the reasons set forth above, the New Jersey State Bar Association supports A-1671 and urges you to vote yes to this proposed legislation.