The U.S. Department of Homeland Security will provide an additional $25 million in grants to state and local cybersecurity preparedness programs with a particular focus on combatting ransomware. DHS will implement a series of “cybersecurity sprints” to mobilize action in priority areas, the secretary says. The program is based on the model of the 30-day cybersecurity sprint that took place in 2015 (see: 30-Day Cybersecurity Sprint: Just a Start) Mayorkas: “Ransomware – like most cyberattacks – exploits the weakest link””]
Source: https://www.govinfosecurity.com/dhs-to-provide-25-million-more-for-cybersecurity-grants-a-16076