
The Department of Homeland Security last week launched a four-year $1 billion cybersecurity grant program for state, local and territorial governments to address risks to their information systems. The program was directed by Congress through the State and Local Cybersecurity Improvement Act, which was included in a bipartisan infrastructure bill this year that also provided the funding. The new grant program was launched through a Notice of Funding Opportunity and gives applicants 60 days to apply. The grant program will…