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DHS Seeks Nearly $1 Billion For Cyber Operation Needs In FY ’18

By Cal Biesecker

Wednesday, May 31st, 2017

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The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) on May 23 requested $971 million for cyber operations within its National Protection and Programs Directorate (NPPD), including nearly $700 million for its two key technology efforts aimed at thwarting and monitoring cyber attacks against federal civilian networks.The overall DHS request for cyber security is closer to $1.5 billion, but that includes research and development efforts, and needs by specific components such as the Coast Guard.The cyber request for NPPD includes $397.2 million for…

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