Iowa Incentivizes Cybersecurity Best Practices: Zirous Can Help You Stay Protected

DES MOINES, Iowa, July 6, 2023 — Iowa is taking significant steps to strengthen cyber defenses with a new law that incentivizes cybersecurity best practices for businesses. As of July 1, Iowa became the fourth state in the U.S. to enact legislation aimed at encouraging organizations to adopt robust cybersecurity measures.

Governor Kim Reynolds recently signed into law House File 553, known as “An Act Relating to Affirmative Defenses for Entities Using Cybersecurity Programs.” This bill introduces liability protections for businesses and grants affirmative defense to covered organizations in case of cyber breach.

The primary objective is to bolster Iowa’s cyber defenses and safeguard sensitive data by encouraging organizations to voluntarily adopt recognized cyber best practices. This bill is the first step in identifying cybersecurity best practices and requirements for organizations.

As businesses in Iowa adapt to the new bill, Zirous, a leading tech firm, is ready to assist organizations in their cybersecurity journey. Zirous has 35+ years of experience assisting customers navigate the evolving threat landscape. Zirous can help you on your journey to cybersecurity framework adherence.

As businesses in Iowa adapt to the new bill, Zirous, a leading tech firm, is ready to assist organizations in their cybersecurity journey. Zirous has 35+ years of experience assisting customers navigate the evolving threat landscape. Contact us to learn more about the journey to cybersecurity framework adherence.