Texas Government Code § 2059.001 Definitions

Sec. 2059.001. DEFINITIONS. In this chapter:

(1) "Center" means the network security center established under this chapter.

(2) "Department" means the Department of Information Resources.

(3) "Network security" means the protection of computer systems and technology assets from unauthorized external intervention or improper use. The term includes detecting, identifying, and countering malicious network activity to prevent the acquisition of information or disruption of information technology operations.

(4) "State agency" has the meaning assigned by Section 2151.002.

Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 760 (H.B. 3112), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2005.

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