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State cybersecurity grant uptake low; agency launches webinars and enrollment push for MS-ISAC benefits
Summary
Council staff told the House Energy Committee that initial uptake for the state/local cybersecurity grant program was limited. The agency plans direct outreach, a webinar series, and mapping of grant projects to 12 "cybersecurity pillars" to increase municipal participation and enrollment in MS-ISAC.
State cybersecurity officials told the House Energy and Digital Infrastructure Committee on April 28 that uptake of the federally funded state/local cybersecurity grant program has been limited but that steps are underway to increase participation.
"Not good, but that's changing," Sean Naylor said when asked about program signups, summarizing that early offers (website/email migration to .gov domains, CompTIA Security+ training, and multifactor-authentication projects) failed…
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