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R44417Economic Policy

Cybersecurity: State, Local, and International Authoritative Reports and Resources

Federal & State Law Editorial TeamLast reviewed: March 2016
March 16, 2016

Summary

Much is written by and about state, local, and international government efforts to address cybersecurity policy issues. This report and the CRS reports listed below link to authoritative sources that address many of the most prominent issues. It includes resources and studies from government agencies (federal, state, local, and international), think tanks, academic institutions, news organizations, and other sources. These sources are listed in reverse chronological order, with an emphasis on materials published in the past several years.

This report is intended to serve as a starting point for congressional staff assigned to cover cybersecurity policy issues. It includes annotated descriptions of reports, websites, or external resources related to

Table 1, state, local, and tribal governments, including selected state status reports, surveys, and guidance documents

Table 2, international, including international laws, legislation and agreements, supply chain vulnerabilities, and intellectual property theft

Table 3, international—China, including espionage, cybercrime, and national security issues

Table 4, international—Europe, European Union, and United Kingdom

The following CRS reports comprise a series that compiles authoritative reports and resources on these additional cybersecurity topics:

CRS Report R44405, Cybersecurity: Overview Reports and Links to Government, News, and Related Resources, by Rita Tehan

CRS Report R44406, Cybersecurity: Education, Training, and R&D Authoritative Reports and Resources, by Rita Tehan

CRS Report R44408, Cybersecurity: Cybercrime and National Security Authoritative Reports and Resources, by Rita Tehan

CRS Report R44410, Cybersecurity: Critical Infrastructure Authoritative Reports and Resources, by Rita Tehan

CRS Report R43317, Cybersecurity: Legislation, Hearings, and Executive Branch Documents, by Rita Tehan

CRS Report R43310, Cybersecurity: Data, Statistics, and Glossaries, by Rita Tehan

For access to additional CRS reports and other resources, see the Cybersecurity Issue Page at http://www.crs.gov.

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Note: CRS reports are prepared for Members of Congress and their staffs. This summary is provided for informational purposes and does not constitute legal advice.

This is legal information, not legal advice. Laws vary by jurisdiction and change frequently. Always verify current law with official sources and consult a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction for advice on your specific situation.