Cybersecurity Grants for State Agencies: What You Need to Know

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States and localities have been affected by the wave of ransomware attacks over the past three years. From the small town of Webster Township, Mich. (population under 6,600) to state governments such as Louisiana, agencies large and small, at all levels, have had to scramble to rebuild their websites, databases, email systems and more following such attacks. It is a particular challenge for them due to older IT infrastructure, underfunded programs, and difficulty hiring and retaining qualified cybersecurity professionals.

The passage of the $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill late last year offers the chance to make their lives easier – it includes $1 billion, allocated over 2022-25, for improving their cybersecurity. The funds will be distributed through a Homeland Security grant program administered by the Federal Emergency Management Agency.

Join us as thought leaders from government and industry discuss the funding that is now available and how state and local agencies can apply for grants to address their cybersecurity needs.

Speaker and Presenter Information

Speakers

	Chris Letterman Chief Information Security Officer, State of Alaska
	Aliscia Andrews Deputy Secretary of Cybersecurity, Commonwealth of Virginia
	Laine Cavazos National State, Local, and Education Practice Manager, Rubrik Inc.
	Michael Kennedy Discussion Moderator and Contributing Editor, FedInsider

Relevant Government Agencies

Air Force, Army, Navy & Marine Corps, Intelligence Agencies, DOD & Military, Office of the President (includes OMB), Dept of Agriculture, Dept of Commerce, Dept of Education, Dept of Energy, Dept of Health & Human Services, Dept of Homeland Security, Dept of Housing & Urban Development, Dept of the Interior, Dept of Justice, Dept of Labor, Dept of State, Dept of Transportation, Dept of Treasury, Dept of Veterans Affairs, EPA, GSA, USPS, SSA, NASA, Other Federal Agencies, Legislative Agencies (GAO, GPO, LOC, etc.), Judicial Branch Agencies, State Government, County Government, City Government, Municipal Government, CIA, FEMA, Census Bureau, Office of Personnel Management, Coast Guard, National Institutes of Health, FAA, USAID, State & Local Government, National Guard Association, EEOC, Federal Government, FDA, Foreign Governments/Agencies, NSA, FCC