LAS VEGAS ( FOX5 ) — Nevada lawmakers continued discussions on multiple issues during the state’s special session this weekend, with significant movement on cybersecurity and food assistance measures.

Cybersecurity bill advances after August attack

An amended cybersecurity bill unanimously passed the Assembly on Saturday, proposing the creation of a security operations center following a statewide cyber attack in August that forced the shutdown of state facilities, including the Department of Motor Vehicles.

Timothy Galluzi, the chief information officer for the State of Nevada, testified before the Senate Public Safety and Security Committee about the August incident.

“We learned that despite years of investments and planning, we were not immune to the impacts of or the intent of cy

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