The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), has announced more than $18.2 million in Tribal Cybersecurity Grant Program (TCGP) awards.
According to the DHS, the TCGP will fund efforts to establish critical governance frameworks for Tribal Nations to address cyber-threats and vulnerabilities, identify key vulnerabilities and evaluate needed capabilities, implement measures to mitigate the threats and develop a 21st-century cyber workforce across local communities.
“For far too long, Tribal Nations have faced digital and cybersecurity threats without the resources necessary to build resilience,” said Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N Mayorkas.
“The DHS’s first-ever TCGP awards announced – made possible by President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law – will help tribes and tribal communities ensure they have the tools to assess risks, implement solutions and increase cyber-defenses.”
“With these first-ever TCGP, we are not just addressing immediate needs, but also reinforcing the infrastructure that supports the sovereignty and resilience of Tribal Nations,” said FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell.
“This funding, benefiting the largest number of tribal recipients to build cybersecurity resilience in FEMA’s history, is a testament to our dedication to a safer, more secure future for all communities.”
“These grants will help Tribal Nations combat the growing cyber-threats they face every day and build resilience for their critical infrastructure,” CISA Director Jen Easterly said.
“We’re proud to work with our federal partners to help Tribal Nations strengthen their cybersecurity.”