WASHINGTON – ITI endorsed the NIST Small Business Cybersecurity Act of 2017, which is being considered today by the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.

“Cyberattacks are becoming increasingly sophisticated, and this legislation extends a helping hand for small businesses that often don’t have the resources they need to successfully address challenging cybersecurity risks,” ITI’s senior VP for Government Affairs Andy Halataei said. “By coordinating cyber resources and tools offered by federal agencies to help small businesses manage their cybersecurity, entrepreneurs can spend more time focusing on expanding their businesses and helping our economy grow. We thank the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee for acting to approve this legislation and urge Congress to pass it into law."

ITI has been a proponent of the NIST Cybersecurity Framework, advocating for cybersecurity policies that are voluntary; adaptable to rapidly emerging threats, technologies, and business models; based on effective risk management; technology-neutral; and leverage public-private partnerships.

In March, ITI endorsed similar legislation, the Main Street Cybersecurity Act, passed by the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee on Apr. 5.