128 STAT. 2986 PUBLIC LAW 113–274—DEC. 18, 2014 (b) CONSIDERATIONS.—In carrying out the authority described in subsection (a), the Director, in consultation with appropriate Federal agencies, shall leverage existing programs designed to inform the public of safety and security of products or services, including self-certifications and independently verified assessments regarding the quantification and valuation of information security risk. (c) STRATEGIC PLAN.—The Director, in cooperation with relevant Federal agencies and other stakeholders, shall build upon programs and plans in effect as of the date of enactment of this Act to develop and implement a strategic plan to guide Federal programs and activities in support of the national cybersecurity awareness and education program under subsection (a). (d) REPORT.—Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, and every 5 years thereafter, the Director shall transmit the strategic plan under subsection (c) to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the Senate and the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology of the House of Representatives. Consultation. 15 USC prec. 7461. TITLE V—ADVANCEMENT OF CYBERSECURITY TECHNICAL STANDARDS 15 USC 7461. SEC. 501. DEFINITIONS. In this title: (1) DIRECTOR.—The term ‘‘Director’’ means the Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology. (2) INSTITUTE.—The term ‘‘Institute’’ means the National Institute of Standards and Technology. 15 USC 7462. SEC. 502. INTERNATIONAL CYBERSECURITY TECHNICAL STANDARDS. Coordination. (a) IN GENERAL.—The Director, in coordination with appropriate Federal authorities, shall— (1) as appropriate, ensure coordination of Federal agencies engaged in the development of international technical standards related to information system security; and (2) not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, develop and transmit to Congress a plan for ensuring such Federal agency coordination. (b) CONSULTATION WITH THE PRIVATE SECTOR.—In carrying out the activities specified in subsection (a)(1), the Director shall ensure consultation with appropriate private sector stakeholders. dkrause on DSKHT7XVN1PROD with PUBLAWS Deadline. Plans. VerDate Mar 15 2010 15 USC 7463. SEC. 503. CLOUD COMPUTING STRATEGY. Coordination. Collaboration. Consultation. (a) IN GENERAL.—The Director, in coordination with the Office of Management and Budget, in collaboration with the Federal Chief Information Officers Council, and in consultation with other relevant Federal agencies and stakeholders from the private sector, shall continue to develop and encourage the implementation of a comprehensive strategy for the use and adoption of cloud computing services by the Federal Government. (b) ACTIVITIES.—In carrying out the strategy described under subsection (a), the Director shall give consideration to activities that— 07:01 Mar 03, 2015 Jkt 049139 PO 00274 Frm 00016 Fmt 6580 Sfmt 6581 E:\PUBLAW\PUBL274.113 PUBL274