On Monday, the White House’s proposed a budget for fiscal year 2025 calling for $13 billion of the $1.67 trillion discretionary spending to go to cybersecurity funding for civilian agencies, including additional investments to the DOJ, Homeland Security and Health and Human Services to bolster digital defenses.
The White House’s proposal seeks $3 billion for CISA, which is a $103 million increase from the 2023 enacted budget. The funding would include:
- $470 million to deploy network tools like endpoint detection and response capabilities for federal assets
- $394 million for its internal cybersecurity and analytical efforts
- $116 million to oversee the implementation of the Cyber Incident Reporting for Critical Infrastructure Act of 2022
- $41 million for “critical infrastructure security coordination”
Also notable is the proposed funding for healthcare cybersecurity efforts:
- $800 million to help “high need, low-resourced hospitals” cover the initial costs of implementing basic cybersecurity practices
- $500 million incentive program for more robust digital defenses
- $141 million for HHS’s own security, including $11 million to better protect health information
The budget also includes a handful of other proposals aimed at improving cybersecurity including:
- The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s Office of Automation Safety to “address vehicle cyber security risks,” as well as AI risks
- The Department of Energy would receive $455 million “to extend the frontiers of AI”, in addition to its cybersecurity efforts
- Military cybersecurity spending would be $7.4 billion, with another $6.4 billion for activities such as cyberspace operations and $630 million for R&D
- The Department of Defense total would be $14.5 billion which is an increase from $13.5 billion since last year
The budget would also add additional funding to address workforce challenges via minority-serving institutions.
The next immediate deadline for government spending is March 22, when the continuing resolution funding DHS, DOD and other agencies expire.
Emily Phelps, VP, Cyware had this to say:
“The White House’s emphasis on cybersecurity in the 2025 budget reflects a strong commitment to national and economic security. This significant investment reinforces the importance of collaborative efforts between public and private sectors to combat sophisticated and persistent cyber threats. By focusing on key areas such as healthcare cybersecurity and leveraging advancements in AI and military defenses, the budget aims to fortify the resilience of our critical infrastructure, economy, and the protection of citizens and industries against the concerted efforts of threat actors.”
This is a good move by The White House to keep cyber assets safe. Hopefully this is a budget that can get through The House and Senate as this is something that the nation needs.
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WH Proposes Budget Seeking To Boost Cybersecurity
On Monday, the White House’s proposed a budget for fiscal year 2025 calling for $13 billion of the $1.67 trillion discretionary spending to go to cybersecurity funding for civilian agencies, including additional investments to the DOJ, Homeland Security and Health and Human Services to bolster digital defenses.
The White House’s proposal seeks $3 billion for CISA, which is a $103 million increase from the 2023 enacted budget. The funding would include:
Also notable is the proposed funding for healthcare cybersecurity efforts:
The budget also includes a handful of other proposals aimed at improving cybersecurity including:
The budget would also add additional funding to address workforce challenges via minority-serving institutions.
The next immediate deadline for government spending is March 22, when the continuing resolution funding DHS, DOD and other agencies expire.
Emily Phelps, VP, Cyware had this to say:
“The White House’s emphasis on cybersecurity in the 2025 budget reflects a strong commitment to national and economic security. This significant investment reinforces the importance of collaborative efforts between public and private sectors to combat sophisticated and persistent cyber threats. By focusing on key areas such as healthcare cybersecurity and leveraging advancements in AI and military defenses, the budget aims to fortify the resilience of our critical infrastructure, economy, and the protection of citizens and industries against the concerted efforts of threat actors.”
This is a good move by The White House to keep cyber assets safe. Hopefully this is a budget that can get through The House and Senate as this is something that the nation needs.
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