The Office shall:

Terms Used In Nevada Revised Statutes 480.926

1.  Establish partnerships with:

(a) Local governments;

(b) The Nevada System of Higher Education; and

(c) Private entities, to the extent practicable, 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 Division of Emergency Management of the Office of the Military and the Division of Enterprise Information Technology Services of the Department of Administration 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 regarding gathering intelligence on and initiating investigations of cyber threats and incidents.