The program must be protected from cybersecurity incidents
What the document says“taking such steps as may be necessary to ensure the suicide prevention hotline is protected from cybersecurity incidents and eliminates known cybersecurity vulnerabilities.”
The section adds paragraph (6) to section 520E-3(b) of the Public Health Service Act. The added paragraph names protecting the hotline from cybersecurity incidents, and closing known vulnerabilities, among the things the program covers.
What the document actually says“taking such steps as may be necessary to ensure the suicide prevention hotline is protected from cybersecurity incidents and eliminates known cybersecurity vulnerabilities.”
Steps must be taken to keep the help line safe. It must be safe from computer attacks. Known weak spots must be closed.
The help line is reached by dialing 9-8-8. People call it when they are in crisis. It runs on computers and phone lines like any other service.
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