Lack of cyber funds in Biden infrastructure plan raises eyebrows
Experts say it was disappointing to see there were no funds set aside to defend systems critical to everyday life from hackers, particularly as the proposal calls for things like $100 billion for improving grid resiliency, the creation of new jobs, and developing more clean electricity. “It is a bit of an eyesore of not seeing a more prominent listing of cybersecurity in this, but I think there will be more to come,” said Tobias Whitney, vice president of Energy Security Solutions at Fortress Information Security, which works with grid operators. ADVERTISEMENT The cybersecurity of the ...
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