Sec. 2059.202. ESTABLISHMENT OF REGIONAL NETWORK SECURITY CENTERS. (a) Subject to Subsection (b), the department may establish regional network security centers, under the department's managed security services framework established by Section 2054.0594(d), to assist in providing cybersecurity support and network security to regional offices or locations for state agencies and other eligible entities that elect to participate in and receive services through the center.
(b) The department may establish more than one regional network security center only if the department determines the first center established by the department successfully provides to state agencies and other eligible entities the services the center has contracted to provide.
(c) The department shall enter into an interagency contract in accordance with Chapter 771 or an interlocal contract in accordance with Chapter 791, as appropriate, with an eligible participating entity that elects to participate in and receive services through a regional network security center.
Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 567 (S.B. 475), Sec. 9, eff. June 14, 2021.
Structure Texas Statutes
Subtitle B - Information and Planning
Chapter 2059 - Texas Computer Network Security System
Subchapter E. Regional Network Security Centers
Section 2059.201. Eligible Participating Entities
Section 2059.202. Establishment of Regional Network Security Centers
Section 2059.203. Regional Network Security Center Locations and Physical Security
Section 2059.204. Regional Network Security Centers Services and Support
Section 2059.205. Network Security Guidelines and Standard Operating Procedures