State Department and CISA Officials Advocate for Targeted Cybersecurity Funding and Modernization Strategies
In a landscape where cyber threats loom larger than ever, federal authorities are championing a transformative approach to funding cybersecurity initiatives. At a pivotal summit, Donald Bauer, the Chief Technology Officer of the State Department, emphasized the urgent need for funding dedicated specifically to cybersecurity efforts, arguing that such financing should exist independently from broader modernization budgets.
Adding to the discourse, Shelly Hartsook, Acting Associate Director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), highlighted promising avenues for agencies facing budget constraints. Programs like the Technology Modernization Fund (TMF) and the Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation (CDM) initiative offer frameworks through which these agencies can fortify and sustain robust cybersecurity infrastructures.
“Our vision for the future,” Hartsook articulated, “is a strategic alignment where even incremental budgetary investments can yield significant advancements in our cyber defenses. We strive for a synergistic approach that enhances your cybersecurity stack rather than presenting a conflicting array of tools tied to CDM.”
Moreover, Bauer persisted in his call for consistent and earmarked funding for cybersecurity measures, urging Congress to commit resources explicitly for this critical aspect of national security.
As the Lord Leads, Pray with Us…
- For Chief Technology Officer Bauer’s efforts in safeguarding the State Department’s cyber landscape.
- For Acting Associate Director Hartsook as she champions the protection of vital cyber infrastructure through CISA.
Sources: FedScoop, ExecutiveGov
