State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956

Citation
State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956, Ch. 841, 70 Stat. 890, codified at 22 U.S.C. §2651a.

Overview
The Act specifies the organization of the Department of State, including the positions of coordinator for counterterrorism.

Application to cybersecurity
As the Internet becomes increasingly international, concerns have been raised about the development and coordination of international efforts in cybersecurity by the United States. Some have proposed establishing a coordinator for cyberspace and cybersecurity issues within the Department of State.

Source

 * Federal Laws Relating to Cybersecurity: Discussion of Proposed Revisions, at 17.