1. Short title This Act may be cited as the National Cybersecurity Preparedness Consortium Act of 2017 . 2. Definitions In this Act— (1) the term consortium means a group primarily composed of nonprofit entities, including academic institutions, that develop, update, and deliver cybersecurity training in support of homeland security; (2) the terms cybersecurity risk and incident have the meanings given those terms in section 227(a) of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 ( 6 U.S.C. 148(a) ); (3) the term Department means the Department of Homeland Security; and (4) the term Secretary means the Secretary of Homeland Security. 3. National Cybersecurity Preparedness Consortium (a) In general The Secretary may work with a consortium, including the National Cybersecurity Preparedness Consortium, to support efforts to address cybersecurity risks and incidents, including threats of terrorism and acts of terrorism. (b) Assistance to the NCCIC The Secretary may work with a consortium to assist the national cybersecurity and communications integration center of the Department (established under section 227 of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 ( 6 U.S.C. 148 )) to— (1) provide training to State and local first responders and officials specifically for preparing for and responding to cybersecurity risks and incidents, including threats of terrorism and acts of terrorism, in accordance with applicable law; (2) develop and update a curriculum utilizing existing programs and models in accordance with such section 227, for State and local first responders and officials, related to cybersecurity risks and incidents, including threats of terrorism and acts of terrorism; (3) provide technical assistance services to build and sustain capabilities in support of preparedness for and response to cybersecurity risks and incidents, including threats of terrorism and acts of terrorism, in accordance with such section 227