
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) on Tuesday 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 the…