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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(a) The command shall establish a digital forensics laboratory to:
(1) in collaboration with the cybersecurity incident response unit under Section 2063.202, develop procedures to:
(A) preserve evidence of a cybersecurity incident, including logs and communication;
(B) document chains of custody; and
(C) timely notify and maintain contact with the appropriate law enforcement agencies investigating a cybersecurity incident;
(2) develop and share with relevant state agencies and covered entities, subject to a contractual agreement, cyber threat hunting tools and procedures to assist in identifying indicators of a compromise in the cybersecurity of state information systems and non-state information systems, as appropriate;
(3) conduct analyses of causes of cybersecurity incidents and of remediation options;
(4) conduct assessments of the scope of harm caused by cybersecurity incidents, including data loss, compromised systems, and system disruptions;
(5) provide information and training to state agencies and covered entities on producing reports required by regulatory and auditing bodies;
(6) in collaboration with the Department of Public Safety, the Texas Military Department, the office of the attorney general, and other state agencies, provide forensic analysis of a cybersecurity incident to support an investigation, attribution process, or other law enforcement or judicial action; and
(7) undertake any other activities necessary to carry out the duties described by this subsection.
(b) The chief shall employ a director for the digital forensics laboratory.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Texas Government Code - GOV'T § 2063.203. Digital Forensics Laboratory - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/tx/government-code/gov-t-sect-2063-203/
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