Establishment of certain partnerships; consultation and coordination with certain state agencies

The Office of Information Security and Cyber Defense shall: 1. Establish partnerships with: (a) Local governments; (b) The Nevada System of Higher Education; and (c) Private entities, to the extent practicable, Ê to encourage the development of strategies to prepare for and mitigate risks to, and otherwise protect, the security of information systems that are operated or maintained by a public or private entity in this State. 2. Establish partnerships to assist and receive assistance from local governments and appropriate agencies of the Federal Government regarding the development of strategies to prepare for and mitigate risks to, and otherwise protect, the security of information systems. 3. Consult with the Office of Emergency Management of the Office of the Governor regarding the development of strategies to prepare for and mitigate risks to, and otherwise protect, the security of information systems. 4. Coordinate with the Investigation Division of the Department of Public Safety regarding gathering intelligence on and initiating investigations of cyber threats and incidents.