Department of Information Technology Services; revise certain provisions relating to acquisition of technology services.

Deleted exemptions allowing the Department of Human Services and Department of Child Protection Services to bypass certain IT procurement requirements for three years starting July 1, 2017.

Standardized hyphenation in phrases like 'state-owned computer equipment' and 'month-to-month' for consistency.

Updated section references from hyphenated format (25-53-1) to standard format (25-53-1) throughout the document.

Removed redundant language and formatting inconsistencies in the bidding and contract sections.

Updated terminology throughout the code to replace references to the old Central Data Processing Authority with the current Mississippi Department of Information Technology Services (MDITS).

Eliminated the requirement for the Executive Director of MDITS to involve the Public Procurement Review Board in IT acquisition decisions.

Deleted provisions requiring the State Personnel Board to be involved in staffing decisions for MDITS.

Added cybersecurity reporting requirements mandating that state agencies notify MDITS of cyberattacks or ransomware demands within one business day of discovery.

Created a new Enterprise Security Program that establishes centralized cybersecurity oversight, requiring all state agencies to implement security standards and participate in coordinated cybersecurity initiatives.

Clarified that IT acquisitions made while exempt from public purchasing requirements remain exempt until a new acquisition is required, providing more flexibility for state agencies.

Extended certain medical cannabis-related exemptions for the Department of Health and Department of Revenue through June 30, 2024.