The lawmakers: Rep. Joaquin Castro (D-Texas) and Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas)
The legislative concept: Allow agencies, like Department of Homeland Security, to work with consortia
What could the private entities do for the agencies?
- help train local law enforcement and other government
- develop information sharing programs
- plan local cybersecurity strategies
The Hill | Bipartisan bill would let DHS team with consortiums on cybersecurity