Agencies and organizations have suffered a record-breaking number of cyberattacks over the past year. It seems that every week we see a new headline highlighting an attack on our nation’s Critical Infrastructure (CI). SolarWinds, Microsoft Exchange, Florida Water Treatment Plant, and the recent US Gas Pipeline hack to name just a few.
Historically, agency cybersecurity budgets have been tight, underfunded, or cut altogether as cyber has taken a backseat to “new shiny AI/ML projects.” Today, it’s more clear than ever that cybersecurity must be a critical cornerstone when developing any IT, IoT, or OT strategy.
CISA and The Administration leadership agree. Funding to lower cyber risk is available as part of the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan (ARP). The plan provides $350 billion in emergency funding for state, local, territorial, and Tribal governments, and $930 million for Federal infrastructure upgrades.
Looking to learn how to leverage ARP funding to improve your agency’s cybersecurity posture? Join BeyondTrust and Rob Efrus as we: