House Greenlights Cybersecurity Boost: PILLAR Act Secures Local Defenses (But Watch Out, Senate!)
The PILLAR Act has been approved by the House to bolster local cybersecurity, reauthorizing the State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program for 10 years. With a federal funding promise, the program aims to fortify systems often targeted by cyber threats, while leaving the Senate and funding details still pending.
Hot Take:
Who knew that cybersecurity was the new bipartisan fad? Forget pumpkin spice lattes, the real seasonal must-have is the State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program, now with extra funding sprinkles! It’s like the government finally realized that clicking on suspicious links isn’t a good idea—just in time to reauthorize a program that keeps the local digital walls from crumbling down. So, grab your popcorn as Congress attempts to be the cybersecurity superhero we never knew we needed.
Key Points:
- The House of Representatives passed the PILLAR Act to reauthorize a cybersecurity grant program for 10 years.
- The act stabilizes cost-sharing agreements, with the federal government covering 60-70% of the grants.
- The program has funded 839 state and local cybersecurity projects so far.
- Bipartisan support highlights the importance of bolstering local cyber defenses.
- The private sector is keen on the reauthorization, urging for a stable funding stream of $4.5 billion.