Should Feds Withhold Funds to Compel IT Security? Should the federal government threaten to withhold money intended for municipal and county governments if they don’t adopt best IT security practices? Funds withheld needn’t be earmarked for IT security or information technology itself; any money the municipalities or authorities would receive from Washington could be restricted. Tying federal funding to adoption of IT security best practices would be a bumpy road, if pursued, but it merits discussion, so fasten your seat belts.”]
Source: https://www.govinfosecurity.com/blogs/should-feds-withhold-funds-to-compel-security-p-537