Federal Agencies to get $1 billion IT modernization grant program for federal agencies. The Biden administration has made IT modernization and improved cybersecurity priorities in the wake of the SolarWinds supply chain attack. The White House is also pushing a separate $2 trillion infrastructure spending proposal that includes upgrading the aging and insecure electrical grid, addressing supply chain vulnerabilities and supporting research on artificial intelligence and quantum computing. Federal agencies have until June 2 to apply for grants from the Technology Modernization Fund. Some experts believe that improvements to the nation’s critical infrastructure will help address security issues.”]
Source: https://www.cuinfosecurity.com/modernization-grants-will-prioritize-cybersecurity-a-16518