California Cybersecurity Integration Center: artificial intelligence.

Assembly Member Irwin's cybersecurity legislation tasks the California Cybersecurity Integration Center with developing an artificial intelligence security playbook by July 2026, establishing new protocols for sharing cyber threat information across the state's AI ecosystem. The measure requires the Center to create the California AI Cybersecurity Collaboration Playbook in consultation with the Office of Information Security and Government Operations Agency, incorporating federal standards and industry best practices.

The bill institutes mandatory information sharing requirements for state contractors and vendors providing AI services, while allowing voluntary participation from other entities. Any cyber threat indicators or defensive measures shared under the playbook's framework would remain confidential, with disclosure limited to approved state employees and contractors identified in the document. The Center must also submit annual reports through 2026 detailing state expenditures under the federal State and Local Cybersecurity Improvement Act.

This expansion of the Center's duties builds upon its existing role as California's central cybersecurity hub, where it coordinates threat information between local, state and federal agencies, tribal governments, utilities, academic institutions and other partners. The Center currently provides cyber attack warnings, assesses infrastructure risks, supports security audits, and maintains a dedicated Cyber Incident Response Team comprised of personnel from member organizations.

The legislation includes constitutional findings demonstrating the state's interest in protecting sensitive details about information technology vulnerabilities from potential attackers while maintaining appropriate public access to government records and proceedings. These provisions aim to balance security needs with transparency requirements under California law.