This bill directs the State Department to place greater emphasis on cybersecurity when purchasing information technology systems and services. The legislation expresses Congress's concern that the State Department has not adequately prioritized cybersecurity in its operations and procurement, contributing to past security breaches. The bill requires the State Department's Chief Information Officer to submit an annual report to Congress detailing all IT contracts awarded and, for contracts exceeding $10 million, explaining the cybersecurity risks involved and how the department justified its purchasing decisions in light of those risks. The measure has no specified funding attached and requires the reporting process to begin with contracts awarded in the year before each report's submission. This legislation is designed to increase congressional oversight and encourage the State Department to make cybersecurity a central factor in evaluating technology purchases.
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