§ 25-26-301. Title
This subchapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Arkansas Cyber Initiative Act”.
§ 25-26-302. Legislative intent
The General Assembly finds that: (1) Malicious cyber activity continues to grow rapidly; (2) Critical infrastructure and state networks are primary targets for hackers, including transnational organized crime and national and state actors; (3) Arkansas is home to national and global private-sector companies that are considerable targets in the financial services, food and supply chain, […]
§ 25-26-303. Arkansas Cyber Initiative — Creation — Powers and duties
Unless otherwise provided by law, the Arkansas Economic Development Commission may work with universities, colleges, government agencies, and the private business sector to establish a cyber alliance to be known as the “Arkansas Cyber Initiative” that will support collaborations for the purpose of improving cybersecurity and the economy of the state through: (1) Improving cyber […]
§ 25-26-304. Areas of collaboration
The Arkansas Cyber Initiative may: (1) Identify specific areas where scientific research and innovation may contribute to the creation and growth of knowledge-based and high-technology cyber jobs in Arkansas; (2) Determine specific areas in which financial investment and engagement from government agencies or private businesses located in Arkansas could be enhanced or increased if resources […]
§ 25-26-305. Contracts on behalf of the Arkansas Cyber Initiative
(a) In order to assist the Arkansas Cyber Initiative in achieving the objectives identified in this subchapter, the Arkansas Economic Development Commission may contract with a person or an entity recommended by the initiative for activities consistent with the purpose of this subchapter. (b) When contracting with a person or an entity under this subchapter, […]
§ 25-26-306. Freedom of Information Act of 1967 — Exemption
The Arkansas Cyber Initiative is exempt from complying with the Freedom of Information Act of 1967, § 25-19-101 et seq., if compliance with the Freedom of Information Act of 1967, § 25-19-101 et seq., creates a security risk.