Budget Amendment ID: FY2022-S3-59

GOV 59

Software Security Updating

Messrs. Tarr and O'Connor moved that the proposed new text be amended by inserting after section __, the following sections:-

"Section _. Notwithstanding any special or general law to the contrary, all electronic information networks, computer systems, and information systems, owned and operated by the Commonwealth, shall be mandated to keep up to date with current security software patches and updates.

Section _. Notwithstanding any special or general law to the contrary, all electronic information networks, computer systems, and information systems, owned and operated by private corporations, companies, organizations, and entities whose services are purchased, leased, or otherwise utilized by, or for the Commonwealth, shall be mandated to keep up to date with current security software patches and updates."